Video surveillance footage of the suspect Credit: SUBMITTED/Kelowna RCMP Photographer: Adam Proskiw

Man stabbed at Kamloops motel: RCMP

Kamloops RCMP responded to reports of a fight a Star Lodge on Columbia Street West where they located a man with stab wounds.

Police received reports of the fight just after 3:30 p.m. today, April 20, according to an RCMP press release.

A man in his 50s was found with stab wounds, conscious and breathing, RCMP said. Paramedics arrived on scene to transport him to hospital.

Officers and police dogs searched the area unsuccessfully for evidence and a suspect.

Police are not releasing any further information.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to please contact the Kamloops RCMP and reference file 2021-12506.

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Levi Landry

Levi is a recent graduate of the Communications, Culture, & Journalism program at Okanagan College and is now based in Kamloops. After living in the BC for over four years, he finds the blue collar and neighbourly environment in the Thompson reminds him of home in Saskatchewan. Levi, who has previously been published in Kelowna’s Daily Courier, is passionate about stories focussed on both social issues and peoples’ experiences in their local community. If you have a story or tips to share, you can reach Levi at 250 819 3723 or email LLandry@infonews.ca.

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