No injuries reported after shots fired from moving vehicle at Nanaimo park

Nanaimo RCMP are investigating after shots were reportedly fired from a moving vehicle toward people gathered at a local park on Wednesday evening.

According to police, the incident occurred at about 8:40 p.m. at Knowles Park near the intersection of Old Victoria Road and Rainier Street. Witnesses reported that the suspects were travelling in a white Audi vehicle carrying multiple occupants.

Police said the vehicle left the area immediately after the shooting. No injuries were reported.

Investigators believe the shooting was targeted and not a random attack on members of the public. RCMP have not released information about the intended target.

Forensic investigators attended the scene and collected evidence. Police said officers are continuing to follow several leads as they work to identify and locate the suspect vehicle.