Two Dead In Parked Car At Departure Bay Beach Nanaimo

Nanaimo RCMP are currently investigating the discovery of two bodies found this morning in a vehicle parked at Departure Bay beach.

Officers responded at 8 AM this morning after several calls were received of a man and women slumped over in the front seat of a parked vehicle.The car was parked in public parking, across from the 7-11 convenience store on Departure Bay Rd. Officers attended and confirmed the two individuals ,both Caucasian ,were deceased and had suffered apparent gunshot wounds. A firearm was later located inside the vehicle.

The vehicle was towed from the scene and is presently being examined by RCMP Forensic specialists. The firearm will be forwarded to the RCMP Forensics lab and will be examined by ballistic experts. “ It is to early in the investigation to comment on the cause of death. Our investigators believe however, based on their preliminary findings ,this was not a random act and that no other persons are involved and the public is not at risk ,” said Constable Gary O’Brien, media spokesperson for the Nanaimo RCMP.

The female, found in the front passenger seat, is believed to be approximately 70-75 years of age while the male found beside her in the drivers seat, was approximately 40-45 years old. Officers are presently attempting to find and contact immediate family members of both deceased. “ Once family members have been notified, we will be able to provide further information on the investigation ,” said O’Brien.