Shots Fired From Vehicle in Nanaimo Park Under RCMP Investigation

Community Safety Alert – Nanaimo, British Columbia

The Nanaimo RCMP is investigating a concerning firearms incident after shots were discharged from a vehicle toward people in a local park. The incident took place at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Knowles Park, near the intersection of Old Victoria Road and Ranier Street in Nanaimo, British Columbia.

According to police, a vehicle described as a white Audi approached the park area and shots were fired toward individuals present. The vehicle, which had several occupants, immediately fled the scene. No injuries have been reported, and investigators currently believe this was a targeted event with no continuing threat to the wider public.

Official RCMP Details

This investigation is being managed under Nanaimo RCMP file # 2026-17434. Officers responded to the park and confirmed that firearm rounds were discharged. Forensic specialists have examined the scene, and police are actively following up on leads, including efforts to find and identify the suspect vehicle and its occupants.

Key details released by the RCMP include:

• Date and time of incident: Approximately 8:40 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2026
• Location: Knowles Park, near Old Victoria Road and Ranier Street, Nanaimo, BC
• Nature of incident: Shots fired from a vehicle toward people in the park
• Suspect vehicle description: white Audi, occupied by multiple individuals
• Injuries: No injuries have been reported to police
• Investigation status: Scene processed by forensic investigators; active efforts underway to locate the suspect vehicle and involved parties
• Risk assessment: Investigators believe the shooting was targeted and that there is no ongoing, generalized risk to the public at this time

Request for Witnesses and Community Assistance

The Nanaimo RCMP is asking the public to assist in the investigation. Officers are specifically seeking information from anyone who was in or near Knowles Park or driving in the surrounding area between 8:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on the evening of the incident.

Police are particularly interested in:

• Witnesses who saw or heard anything unusual in or around Knowles Park during the relevant time
• Anyone who observed a white Audi driving in the area of Old Victoria Road, Ranier Street, or nearby streets
• Residents or businesses with CCTV or security camera footage from the area
• Drivers with dash camera recordings from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. who were travelling near the park

Crime Canada Community Call to Action: If you live, work, or travel through this part of Nanaimo and have any information, even if it seems minor, you can play a direct role in helping investigators. Review any available video footage from the evening of June 3, 2026 and report anything that could assist the RCMP.

To provide information, contact:

• Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line: 250-754-2345

When calling, reference Nanaimo RCMP file # 2026-17434 to help officers connect your information with the correct investigation.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, any confirmed firearms discharge in a public space such as a park is a serious community safety concern, even when police assess that the event was targeted. Parks and play areas are central community spaces, and shootings in these locations can have lasting psychological and social impacts on residents. Incidents of this nature highlight the importance of promptly reporting suspicious activity, unusual vehicles, or gatherings that seem out of place—especially during evening hours.

Communities across British Columbia, from urban centres like Nanaimo to smaller localities such as Sundayman’s Meadow 3 crime and safety statistics, benefit when residents stay informed about local crime patterns and remain engaged with public safety issues. To reduce risk in your neighbourhood, consider simple steps such as keeping exterior lighting in good working order, regularly checking home and business cameras, and sharing relevant footage with law enforcement when serious incidents occur nearby. Our mission at CrimeCanada.ca is to support a data-informed, community-driven approach to safety—where residents, police, and local organizations work together to prevent and respond to violence.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the british-columbia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.