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By Canadian Press

Second Degree Murder Charge

Kelowna police say man assaulted two women after car crash, one victim now dead

Jul 6, 2025 | 9:57 AM

KELOWNA — Police in Kelowna say a man arrested after a “highly visible and tragic event” in the city Friday has now been charged with second degree murder.

RCMP say James Plover remains in custody since he was arrested after a brief pursuit by officers who responded to reports of a “motor vehicle incident” and an assault with a weapon involving two female victims in the 1900-block of Enterprise Way.

Mounties say one of the victims, Bailey Plover, succumbed to her injuries and the second victim is still in hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Kelowna RCMP say the murder charge was approved by the BC Prosecution Service Saturday (July 5) and Plover is due in court on July 10.

Online court records show James Plover was charged with uttering threats and assault by choking last year, but the charges were stayed. He and Bailey Plover were involved in active family law litigation and also face foreclosure proceedings from two separate banks.

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Insp. Chris Goebel with Kelowna RCMP says the “highly visible and tragic” event has had a “profound impact” on many people in the community.

“While our investigation is ongoing, we are incredibly grateful to the witnesses who have already come forward and the first responders who acted swiftly and professionally in managing this high-risk situation,” he said.

“Their cooperation has been instrumental in helping us move this complex investigation forward.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 5, 2025.

Darryl Greer, The Canadian Press