Chilliwack man identified as victim in Kelowna homicide

The man killed in an altercation outside a Kelowna nightclub last Friday night has been identified.

Nicholas Lorne Epp of Chilliwack was identified on social media by his wife Dottie Epp.

“This is the man that took my husband's life,” her Facebook post says.

READ MORE: Police looking for possible suspect in homicide outside Kelowna nightclub

Nicholas was found injured outside of a nightclub in the 200 block of Lawrence Avenue, Friday, Aug. 12, at roughly 11 p.m., after police officers witnessed the altercation. He was taken to hospital where he died a short time later.

RCMP are searching for a person of interest in connection to a homicide.

He is described as Caucasian, approximately 30 to 40 years old, with a shaved or bald head. He was wearing a black T-shirt with a distinctive red logo, camouflaged pants and black, red and white shoes.

Kelowna RCMP say Matthew Reimer is charged with manslaughter after the Aug. 12, 2022, death of Nicholas Epp. SUBMITTED

If you recognize the person you're asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP Serious Crime Unit Tip Line at 250-470-6236 or call the Kelowna RCMP non-emergency line.


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