GoFundMe launched for victim of Nanaimo taking pictures who’s undergoing 3rd surgical treatment

The Nanaimo guy who was shot at Sunday whilst attempting to retrieve merchandise allegedly stolen from his organization continues to be in healthcare facility to endure a 3rd surgical procedure.

Clint Smith’s household says his prognosis is good, but his recovery will be lengthy. When the shooter hasn’t been recognized or arrested, the group is stepping up to enable.

Police tape nevertheless surrounds a homeless encampment where by a violent altercation started and Smith endured a gunshot wound. He continues to be in hospital Tuesday night time.

“Clint is however in an induced coma,” mentioned Paul Leslie, Smith’s father-in-law. “They’ve done two surgeries, but they required to do a further one particular to try and reconnect his intestines.”

Leslie states the third surgical treatment will probably come about both Tuesday night or Wednesday.

Smith was a single of 6 people today who went to the encampment in close proximity to the Millstone River, just beneath Terminal Avenue, to retrieve some stolen automobile-mechanic equipment noticed there. Smith runs Ernie’s Blackpoint Fix, only a several blocks away.

Retrieving the goods, on the other hand, did not go easily. A single witness says voices ended up elevated and weapons were being drawn, culminating with those at the camp pulling out guns. Those people who arrived to get the items scrambled back to their motor vehicles.

Video surveillance exhibits one particular of the individuals with a gun. Dozens of shots had been reportedly fired, with a single bullet hitting the radiator of the car Smith arrived in and a different hitting Smith in the abdomen.

“No essential organs had been strike, but just about anything in there is challenging to handle, so they are being tremendous careful,” said Leslie.

A GoFundMe was released Monday to assist Smith and his spouse and children for the duration of his restoration. Men and women have previously donated more than $12,000.

“Very grateful for everyone’s prayers and assist that they’ve been giving and the messages and the calls that we’ve acquired,” stated Leslie.

Comedian Peter Hudson has declared proceeds from a wide range demonstrate at The Queen’s on March 31 will now be earmarked for Smith.

“Clint is a good friend of mine,” stated Hudson.

“He’s my mechanic. He’s a great guy. He allows this community non-quit, and that’s how we roll right here in Nanaimo. When somebody’s down, the community gets guiding him.”

Hudson says Smith did some mechanic operate for him at value when he was going by way of a rough time fiscally, and now it is time to reverse the tables.

Law enforcement have not but documented the arrest of any suspects.

Folks can donate to the GoFundMe marketing campaign on-line right here.

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