UPDATE Domestic dispute results in stabbing

A domestic dispute resulting in a stabbing has taken place in the parking lot of the Princeton Dairy Queen Restaurant.

The Dairy Queen parking lot is blocked off by police vehicles and tape while investigation takes place.

The Dairy Queen parking lot is blocked off by police vehicles and tape while investigation takes place.

All entrances to the Princeton Dairy Queen Restaurant were taped off by local RCMP Wednesday afternoon, approximately 4 p.m.

Sgt. Barry Kennedy of the Princeton RCMP reported that a domestic dispute resulting in a stabbing had occurred in the parking lot outside of the restaurant.

In a press release received at 11:45 a.m., Thursday morning, RCMP report that upon arrival to the scene, a man was observed holding a knife and allegedly cutting his own throat.

Two women located with stab wounds have since received medical attention and the man is listed as in critical condition.

Investigators from the Penticton Serious Crime Unit are currently investigating. No further details are available at this time.

If you witnessed this incident and have not spoken to an investigator, you are asked to please contact the local RCMP at 250 – 295 – 6911

 

 

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