Suspect taken down by police car after threatening to kill Nanaimo RCMP officer
NANAIMO — A suspect was hit by a police car and knocked to the ground after he pulled a knife on an officer and sparked a chase through a busy children’s play area.
The incident happened around 10 a.m. Wednesday morning.
RCMP Cst. Gary O’Brien said the 33-year-old suspect, who was arrestable at the time, was discovered by an officer. O’Brien said they’ve run into the individual several times in the past and he’s “known for carrying weapons, extremely violent and unpredictable.”
When confronted, the accused allegedly pulled out a knife, threatened to kill the officer and took off running towards the Kinsmen Participark at Beban Park.