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Man Arrested After Midnight Attacks in a Vancouver Island College Campus's Residence
Two victims were injured and are expected to recover as Comox Valley RCMP investigate the motive and keep the campus scene secured.
- On Wednesday, Sept 16, Comox Valley RCMP responded to an aggravated assault with an edged weapon at a North Island College residence building in Courtenay, arresting a 21-year-old Burnaby man.
- Two victims were transported to hospital after the incident and are expected to recover from their injuries, while police secured the scene for investigation.
- The Comox Valley RCMP Major Crime Unit is leading the investigation with assistance from the Island District Forensic Identification Section; as of 10 a.m., investigators were gathering evidence.
- Comox Valley RCMP Victim Services is providing support to those affected, while officials stated there is no ongoing threat to public safety; the suspect remains in custody pending court appearance.
- Anyone with information who has not yet spoken with police is asked to contact the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321 and reference file 2026-14724.
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