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Assault now a murder

A West Kelowna man is facing a murder charge after the man he allegedly stabbed died from his wounds.

Originally charged with aggravated assault, charges against 50-year-old Jose Amestica have now been upgraded to second-degree murder.

The stabbing victim, 44-year-old Kevin McNally, died in hospital May 2 following the attack on Solar Road in West Kelowna on April 29.

Amestica's next court appearance is June 2.

RCMP Cpl. Joe Duncan says the investigation into the stabbing remains active.

Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the altercation between the two men to call West Kelowna RCMP at 250-768-2880.

Remain anonymous by calling CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477, leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net or by texting your tip to CRIMES (274637) ktown.



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