A criminal investigation is underway, say Kelowna RCMP, for a stabbing at a townhome across from an elementary school.
Security tape surrounded a building along the 2800 block of Richter Street on Saturday, with RCMP saying they arrived on the scene around 8:30 a.m.
Police told Global News that one person was injured and was taken to Kelowna General Hospital.
The townhome is located across from Raymer Elementary School.
RCMP did not initially say much in the morning, other than they were securing a crime scene and conducting a criminal investigation.
However, at 3:30 p.m., police issued a statement on the incident.
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Police say they received a report around 8 a.m., of an injured man on Richter Street.
“When officers arrived on scene, they located a man who had sustained injuries consistent with stab wounds. He was transported to the hospital to receive treatment for non-life-threatening injuries,” said Kelowna RCMP.
The suspects have been arrested, said Cpl. Judith Bertrand, “and there is no reason to believe that the public is at risk.”
Police say the investigation is still unfolding, adding they linked the stabbing to a nearby residence.
“The stabbing is believed to be targeted and no other suspects are outstanding,” said Bertrand.
Anyone who has information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net.
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