Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Nanaimo Mill Shooting - 4 People Shot - 2 Deceased Suspect Arrested Nanaimo Assembly Wharf


RCMP confirm they received a 911 call at 7:00 am about shots being fired at the Western Forest Products Mill at the assembly wharf.

The RCMP entered the building and have arrested a person believed responsible for the shooting. Four victims have been taken to hospital with one being transported to Victoria General Hospital in critical condition.

It has now be confirmed that two people were pronounced dead on arrival at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and the other two are in hospital. A 47-year-old mill employee is reported to be in custody. Some reports have said it was an ex-employee. A shotgun was seized after the shootings.

The investigation is still ongoing and no further details have been released.

Civic leaders including Mayor Ruttan and Premier Clark have all expressed their sadness and near disbelief that such an incident has occurred in our community. Both have extended their condolences to the victims families who are in our thoughts and prayers.

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