The British Columbia Murder Victim List 2023 is available here

Police, Fire and EHS responded to a report of a stabbing at the Port Place Mall in Nanaimo on January 22nd at approximately 7:00pm.

Police arrived at the scene and learned that a male victim was stabbed in the parking lot near London drugs, before entering the mall. The victim received emergency first aid at the scene from bystanders and from emergency first responders. The victim was transported to the Nanaimo hospital where he was pronounced deceased. 

R/Cst Gary O’Brien of the Nanaimo RCMP said “As the investigation is only in the preliminary stages, it is to early to say what if any relationship existed between the victim and suspect. Police can say though, with confidence, that they are not looking for any other suspects and there is no further risk to the public.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345, and quote file # 2023-2530.