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Teen arrested after shooting in Nanaimo, B.C.: RCMP
The 17-year-old faces multiple firearms and assault charges after a Feb. 11 shooting; the 15-year-old victim is recovering, police say.
- A 17-year-old boy in Nanaimo has been charged after a February 11 shooting sent a 15-year-old to hospital with firearm and assault offences.
- Investigators say the alleged firearm has not been found, and the Nanaimo RCMP continue working to locate it and understand all circumstances around the incident.
- Two days after the Feb. 11 incident, Victoria Police Department emergency response team arrested the suspect, and the 15-year-old victim was treated, released and is now recovering, police say.
- Nanaimo RCMP say charges were approved the day of the arrest and the suspect was remanded in police custody after a bail hearing.
- The Canadian Press reported the story Feb. 16, 2026, and an inspector said the case was a significant youth-violence incident in the community.
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Youth charged in shooting that sent 15-year-old to hospital in Nanaimo, B.C.
NANAIMO - Police on Vancouver Island say a 17-year-old boy has been charged after a shooting last week sent a 15-year-old victim to hospital.
Youth charged in shooting that sent 15-year-old to hospital in Nanaimo, B.C. – Energeticcity.ca
NANAIMO — Police on Vancouver Island say a 17-year-old boy has been charged after a shooting last week sent a 15-year-old victim to hospital. Nanaimo RCMP say the victim was treated in hospital and is recovering after being released. Mounties say the shooting occurred on Feb. 11 and the suspect was arrested two days later by the Victoria Police Department and the emergency response team. Police say the charges were approved the day of the arrest…
Teen in custody after Nanaimo gun incident
A 17-year-old male has been arrested in connection with an alleged shooting that injured another teen in Nanaimo earlier this month. Police say the incident occurred on Feb. 11, and left a 15-year-old male with injuries. The teen was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been released. On Feb. 13, a suspect was arrested in Victoria by officers from the Victoria Police Department, with assistance from the Greater Victoria Emergency Respon…
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