A 29-year-old Nanaimo man was stabbed and died from his injuries following an incident on Monday, September 5 at approximately 11:30 p.m. Nanaimo RCMP, in a press release, say they were alerted to a report of a group of youths “bullying” a security guard downtown. Officers showed up at the park and came upon the stabbing victim, as well as his friend who had been sprayed with bear spray. Paramedics took the stabbing victim to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. His 22-year-old friend was treated but did not require hospitalization. Police were able to locate and arrest a 19-year-old male suspect nearby, while a police dog helped officers also locate a 17-year-old suspect. Both are in custody. A third suspect has been identified but has not been located. No charges have been filed and the investigation is ongoing. “Investigators do not believe there was any relationship between the victim and the suspects prior to the incident,” said Reserve Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP, in traffic. He told the News Release there was no indication the suspects were trying to rob the victims and said none of those involved were experiencing homelessness or marginalization. He said police do not believe there is an increased risk to the public. The ferry to Saysutshun is temporarily operating from the crab dock as part of the park remains closed to the public. “This closure is necessary to allow investigators time to search and examine the area for any forensic evidence related to the investigation,” the statement said. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345 and quote file number 2022-31326. ALSO READ: Statistics show violent crime up 44 per cent in Nanaimo READ ALSO: Nanaimo coffee shop reopens, month and a half after ‘shock’ of homicide ALSO READ: ‘We have to do better,’ says mother of woman killed in Nanaimo [email protected] Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter Breaking newsCrimeHomicideRCMP
