Nanaimo RCMP were called out early Sunday morning to a violent home invasion on Howard Avenue.
Three men were taken to hospital after they were assaulted by a number of men, said RCMP Const. Gary O’Brien. The suspects raced off in an unknown vehicle and have not been located.
The injured men range in age from 23 to 47. One man was hit with a bat. He was struck on his body and his head but his injuries are not life threatening.
O’Brien stressed the home invasion is not related to the fatal shooting of Troy Dax McKinnon outside Hawthorne Corner housing complex Saturday morning.
“Investigators believe this incident is a result of an ongoing feud between two groups and was a targeted attack,” said O’Brien.
If anyone has information on this incident they are asked to contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345. If you wish to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com, text 274637, keyword Nanaimo or call 1-800-222-8477.
