One man, who was injured within the altercation exterior the membership at about 11 p.m. Friday, was later pronounced lifeless at hospital.

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Kelowna RCMP is investigating a murder exterior a downtown nightclub on Friday evening.

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One man, who was injured in an altercation exterior the membership at about 11 p.m., was later pronounced lifeless at hospital.

Police say quite a few folks had been concerned within the incident exterior the membership within the 200 block of Lawrence Avenue. The male sufferer was discovered injured exterior the membership and was transported to hospital, the place he died. One other male was seen fleeing the realm on foot.

The  investigation has been turned over to the Kelowna severe crime unit, forensics and basic investigations groups, and the B.C. Coroners Service.

Nobody has been charged or arrested. Investigators are persevering with to canvas the realm for proof.  Police don’t consider the sufferer and suspect weren’t identified to one another.

Insp. Beth McAndie, investigative service officer, stated in a information launch: “We now have recognized various people within the space who witnessed the altercation. Investigators wish to communicate with them.” Anybody with data can contact the tip line at 250-470-6236.

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