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Man stabbed in Kaslo

RCMP responded to an altercation between two men on Monday evening.
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RCMP responded to an altercation in Kaslo on Monday evening.

One person has been hospitalized with stab wounds and another is in custody after an altercation in Kaslo on Monday.

A 68-year-old male was found by Kaslo RCMP with wounds to his upper torso on C Avenue at 5:20 p.m., according to a release. He was first taken to Kootenay Lake Hospital, then later to Kelowna Hospital and is expected to recover.

A 62-year-old male was apprehended and is awaiting a bail hearing. RCMP said in the release both men knew each other.

Both Kaslo RCMP and Kootenay Boundary Regional General Investigative Section are investigating the incident.



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