Surveillance footage still (Photo: RCMP)

Dale Boyd

Osoyoos Times

Update 10:00 a.m. Dec. 24, 2019

RCMP are now providing details of a serious assault following a Christmas party which put an Osoyoos man in the hospital with injuries.

Police have identified one suspect as a 22-year-old man from Peachland an are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the  alleged attacker.

On Dec. 14  at 11:50 p.m., the Osoyoos RCMP responded to a call of a man who was seriously injured on Cottonwood Drive. Kyle Bourdon was allegedly assaulted and beaten according to the GoFundMe page set up to assist with medical bills. Bourdon, an employee of AG Foods, was in an altercation on Dec. 14 following a staff Christmas party, according to his great uncle Ron Bradley who set up the online fundraiser.

“Through video surveillance we now know the 31-year-old victim from Osoyoos was earlier socializing at a pub with three other men and one woman,” said Sgt. Jason Bayda, Osoyoos RCMP commander, in a press release.

The victim departed the pub before the others who left shortly after, police said. According to RCMP a block away from the pub, the victim and two of the men got into a physical altercation when one of the unidentified men struck the victim in the head with a wine bottle.

RCMP are now searching for a 22-year-old man from Peachland, and police expect an arrest is imminent.

We are confident this was an isolated incident between the parties and there is no threat to the public,” Bayda said. Our officers have made good progress on this investigation and I expect the arrest of the one man will be imminent, however we are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the second involved man.”

The suspect is described by police as:

  • approximately 6’1 tall
  • early to mid-twenties
  • medium length light brown hair
  • possible goatee
  • slim
  • wears glasses
  • was wearing red hoodie with the word ‘OBEY’ in white across the front
  • dark pants
  • rubber boots

If you were a witness to this incident or can identify the male in the photo, please contact the Osoyoos RCMP at 250-495-7236. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Original 10 a.m. Dec. 23, 2019

RCMP are investigating an alleged assault on an AG Foods employee whose relative has started an online fundraiser following the incident which occurred after a local Christmas party.

Kyle Bourdon was allegedly assaulted and beaten according to the GoFundMe page set up to assist with medical bills. Bourdon was in an altercation on Dec. 14 following the Christmas party, according to his grand uncle Ron Bradley, who set up the online fundraiser.

“He has severe skull and facial fractures and has not worked at the company long enough to receive financial assistance. The money raised will go towards his medical bills and his rent obligations. He is slowly on the mend and realizes how lucky he is to survive this vicious attack. Thank you Osoyoos,” the post reads.

According to another email to the Times “Kyle spent six days in Penticton Hospital and has several facial fractures and possible vision damage,” said Krista Hlady in an email.

Sgt. Jason Bayda confirmed an investigation is open and the RCMP will likely be releasing an official statement soon. RCMP have not confirmed any details from the incident as of Dec. 23 and there is no word on any suspects.

The GoFundMe page is looking to reach a goal of $5,000.