Suspect sought in Courtenay assault

May 7, 2026 - Comox Valley, British Columbia
From: Comox Valley RCMP

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The Comox Valley RCMP is asking for the public’s help to identify those responsible for an assault with a weapon that occurred on May 4, 2026.

At approximately 3:40 p.m., police received a report that a man had been shot in the face with a BB type gun while he was walking on the 680-block of Cliffe Avenue. The victim sustained a minor injury just below his eye.

Investigators obtained surveillance images of the suspect vehicle, however the licence plate was not visible. The suspect is believed to have been the front passenger of a 4-door orange/red Toyota sedan carrying three or more occupants. The vehicle was last seen travelling up 8th Street.

“This appears to be a targeted and completely unacceptable act of violence against a vulnerable member of our community,” said Cst. Monika Terragni of the Comox Valley RCMP. “We are asking anyone who recognizes this vehicle or has information about those involved to come forward.”

Anyone with information, dash camera footage, or surveillance video is asked to contact the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321 and refer to file 2026-6697. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Comox Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at comoxvalleycrimestoppers.bc.ca.

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