Witness Appeal After Early-Morning Stabbing in Kamloops Core

Community Safety Alert: Stabbing on Victoria Street, Kamloops

The Kamloops RCMP are investigating a stabbing that took place in the 300-block of Victoria Street in downtown Kamloops, British Columbia, during the early morning hours of June 14, 2026. One person was injured in the incident and transported to hospital for medical care.

Investigators are actively working to collect evidence and speak with those who may have been in the area at the time. Police currently consider this to be an isolated incident and indicate there is no ongoing, known threat to the wider public. However, they are urgently appealing to anyone with information or video footage from the area to come forward and assist the investigation.

Help Needed from the Public

CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community to assist the Kamloops RCMP in advancing this case. If you were near Victoria Street in the early morning of June 14, 2026, or if your vehicle’s dash camera recorded activity in the area, your information could be critical.

Staff Sergeant Andy Lot, Watch Commander with the Kamloops Detachment, is specifically seeking witnesses and any relevant recordings from the surrounding streets. Even information that seems minor or uncertain may help investigators piece together what occurred.

Official Incident Details

Based on the official information released by the Kamloops RCMP:

• File Number: Kamloops RCMP File #2026-18997
• Incident Type: Stabbing assault
• Date of Incident: Early morning hours of June 14, 2026
• Location: 300-block of Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC
• Injuries: One person sustained injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment
• Investigative Status: Active and ongoing; officers are gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses
• Risk Assessment: Police believe this was an isolated event and report no ongoing risk to public safety at this time

How to Contact Police or Crime Stoppers

If you have any information that could help, including if you:

• Were in or near the 300-block of Victoria Street in the early morning of June 14, 2026
• Witnessed any confrontation or suspicious behaviour in the area
• Have dash camera footage from Victoria Street or nearby streets around that time

Please contact investigators at:

• Kamloops RCMP Detachment
  Phone: 250-828-3000
• Crime Stoppers (to remain anonymous)

This investigation is being overseen by Staff Sergeant Andy Lot, Watch Commander, D Watch, at the Kamloops RCMP, located at 560 Battle Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 1W2. The detachment can be reached by phone at 250-828-3000 or fax at 250-828-3034 for official correspondence related to this file.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From a CrimeCanada.ca perspective, incidents involving knives or other weapons in busy downtown corridors are a serious concern, even when police assess them as isolated. Areas like Victoria Street are important commercial and social hubs, and timely witness reporting helps police quickly confirm what happened and whether any broader risk exists. For residents and visitors, staying aware of your surroundings, travelling with others late at night when possible, and promptly reporting disturbances to police can significantly improve community safety.

For broader context on how violent incidents fit into local trends, residents can review the Kamloops Crime Statistics & Safety Report, which provides an overview of patterns in offences, policing, and community safety in the city. When community members share information and understand local risk patterns, it supports both proactive prevention and faster resolution of serious investigations like this one.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the british-columbia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.