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Two Kelowna RCMP Officers Injured During Incident at KGH

Two Kelowna RCMP officers were injured recently while dealing with a volatile patient at Kelowna General Hospital.

The incident occurred shortly after 10:30 a.m. on February 10th when police responded to a request for assistance in the emergency department at the hospital. The staff members were dealing with a patient who had barricaded himself inside his treatment room and covered the security camera in the room.

Three officers attempted to negotiate with the man and eventually the barricaded door was opened. The man rushed out of the room and began striking the officers. During the physical altercation the officers managed to gain control of the patient, but two sustained injuries.

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One of the officers suffered moderate injuries to his hand which included fractured bones, and the other officer received a sprained hand.

“Each and every day our officers respond to un-predictable and often dangerous calls for service, placing themselves at great risk to protect the communities they serve,” said Cst. Jesse O’Donaghey. “Thanks to these officers no one else involved in this hostile situation was harmed.”

One officer will be off duty for several weeks to recover, while the second will remain on restricted duties. Charges are not being recommended at this time.



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