18-year-old dies after ‘targeted’ assault involving two groups in Kelowna, B.C.: RCMP
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KELOWNA – Police in Kelowna, B.C., say an 18-year-old man has died after what is being investigated as a “targeted” assault over the weekend.
RCMP say the man was discovered suffering from injuries when officers responded to what they describe as an “an assault between two groups” near the intersection of Springfield and Benvoulin roads, adjacent to Mission Creek Regional Park, at about 8:20 p.m. Saturday.
They say paramedics took him to Kelowna General Hospital, where he later died.
Serious crime investigators have taken the case and police say they’re examining the circumstances leading up to the young man’s death.
Cpl. Steven Lang says in the statement the investigation is in its early stages, but the incident appears to have been targeted.
The Mounties are asking any witnesses who haven’t yet talked with police to reach out, while those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 26, 2026.