Police incident/Vernon Matters Staff

By Vernon Matters Staff

Police incident

UPDATE: Armed police incident on Ziprick Road, video

Apr 16, 2025 | 10:20 AM

Update 12:30 p.m.:

Kelowna RCMP said the incident at a home on Ziprick Rd. has ended with no arrests made although matters are still under investigation. Police said all residents and bystanders in the surrounding area are free to move around as necessary.

“The report in which police responded to and are currently investigating is allegedly violent in nature and the necessary safety precautions were taken,” Media Relations Officer Cpl. Michael Gauthier, said. He thanked the special response teams for a safe resolution and the community for their understanding.

Original story:

Mounties descended on a Kelowna neighbourhood Wednesday morning as they investigate what they are calling an unfolding and isolated incident.

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Kelowna RCMP says officers were called to a residence in the 600-block of Ziprick Road, between Highway 33 and Springfield Road.

While details remain limited, police say the incident appears to involve only a single home.

Out of an abundance of caution, residents and bystanders in the area are being asked to remain indoors or avoid the neighbourhood entirely until the situation is resolved.

(Click on the video below for footage of the scene this morning)

VernonMatters.ca was on scene and can confirm a heavy police presence, including at least a dozen marked and unmarked vehicles. Tactical officers, drones, and members of the Emergency Response Team were also seen in the area.

RCMP say no further details will be released at this time. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.