RCMP seeks suspects after Shuswap stabbing

Salmon Arm RCMP are investigating an assault with a weapon, after a stabbing victim showed up at the front door of a home in Blind Bay for help.

On August 16, 2020 at 10:38 p.m., front line Salmon Arm RCMP officers and emergency medical crews responded to a Blind Bay home along Forest Drive where they found a man bleeding heavily from apparent stab wounds. The investigation is in its early stages, however police believe that the assault was carried out at a nearby car wash.

“Our investigators believe that as many as three suspects were involved in the physical confrontation, which resulted in the victim being stabbed multiple times,” stated Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey, spokesperson for the BC RCMP Southeast District. “Although it is early on in the investigation, RCMP has reason to believe the incident was targeted in nature. In an effort to advance its investigation, the RCMP is urging any and all witnesses to come forward.”

The victim a 30-year-old man from the Shuswap area was transported to hospital by BC Emergency Health Services. His injuries are not considered to be life threatening at this time.