An individual was rushed to hospital with numerous stab wounds Monday.
Vernon RCMP were called to an apartment building in the 2900 block of 43rd Avenue at about 10:57 a.m.
“A man, 45-years-old was transported to hospital and currently in serious condition,” said said Cpl. Dan Moskaluk, with the RCMP.
“RCMP officers combed the area at the time of the call, in addition to calling in a police service dog to assist with the search of the suspect.”
The search for the suspect was unsuccessful, and the investigation continues.
Moskaluk says there is no public threat in relation to the incident, which is believed to be targeted.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call the RCMP at 250-545-7171 or via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.