The Comox Valley RCMP is investigating a series of incidents that took place between the evening of Tuesday, March 25 and the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 26.
Around 730pm Tuesday, March 25, police responded to reports of a group of youth chasing another group in the area of 21st Street and Piercy Avenue in Courtenay.
Witnesses stated that a suspect brandished what appeared to be a pellet gun and discharged it before deploying bear spray.
Some individuals received medical attention on the scene. Shortly after this, police received reports of theft and uttering threats; both believed to be related to the same group of youth.
On Wednesday morning, around 3am, police received a report of an assault on the 800-block of Willemar Avenue in Courtenay.
Finally, shortly before 430am that same morning, police officers responded to a report of an injured male walking along Woods Avenue in Courtenay.
He was located and transported to the hospital, where as of Friday, RCMP say he remained in serious but non-life-threatening condition.
In a release, RCMP say the evidence suggests that the most serious assault occurred on the 400-block of Willemar Avenue during a gathering of youth and young adults.
Evidence believed to be linked to one of the previous reports was recovered by investigators at the scene.
Heading into the weekend, officers were working on locating and speaking with everyone involved.
Police believe these were all targeted incidents and all involved are known to one another.
There is no evidence to suggest an immediate threat to public safety.
Comox Valley RCMP are asking anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the areas mentioned or has any relevant details to contact police.
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