Nanaimo RCMP are investigating a fight involving weapons outside Port Place Mall. Police said the incident occurred just after 7 p.m. on March 17 and no serious injuries were reported.
Reserve Const. Gary O’Brien said three people were arrested and one suspect remains outstanding.
“Officers learned that there had been an altercation in the parking lot between a group of men and several unhoused persons,” said an RCMP news release. “During the altercation, weapons which included bear spray, knives and a handgun were allegedly produced.”
RCMP said two people were exposed to bear spray and were treated by first responders.
Officers located two suspects nearby and arrested them. A third suspect was arrested at a home in central Nanaimo.
The three suspects, aged 18, 19 and 40, were released from custody with court appearances scheduled for May 12.
