RCMP search for vehicle of interest in stabbing

RCMP continue to investigate what they are calling an “unprovoked act of violence” in Kelowna last month.

Just after midnight on Dec. 18, 2021, three men were walking in the area Lawrence Avenue and Ellis Street when they were approached by a dark coloured SUV.

“A confrontation ensued and a male suspect associated to the SUV stabbed one of the three men. The victim, a 33-year-old man from Kelowna, was transported to Kelowna General Hospital by EHS with serious but non-life threatening injuries,” said Cpl. Tammy Lobb, media relations officer.

Lobb said investigators have identified a vehicle of interest and believe it to be a black Ford Explorer with a single kayak roof rack on it.

“This was an unprovoked act of violence,” Lobb remarked. “If anyone has information about this stabbing, our investigators want to hear from them.”

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or may have dash camera footage of it, are asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP GIST by emailing E_Kelowna_General_Enquiries@rcmp-grc.gc.ca and quoting file 21-82304. To remain completely anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net