A family spokesperson says the victim of Sunday's gun shooting in Nanaimo is about to undergo a third surgery, but the prognosis is good.
Posted: Mar. 14, 2023 6:14PMThe Nanaimo man who was shot at Sunday while attempting to retrieve items allegedly stolen from his business remains in hospital to undergo a third surgery.
Police tape still surrounds a homeless encampment where a violent altercation began and Smith suffered a gunshot wound. He remains in hospital Tuesday night. Retrieving the goods, however, did not go smoothly. One witness says voices were raised and weapons were drawn, culminating with those at the camp pulling out guns. Those who came to get the goods scrambled back to their vehicles.one of the people with a gun. Dozens of shots were reportedly fired, with one bullet hitting the radiator of the car Smith came in and another hitting Smith in the stomach.
“Very thankful for everyone’s prayers and support that they’ve been giving and the messages and the calls that we’ve received,” said Leslie.
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