Nanaimo RCMP's Serious Crime Unit has arrested a man in connection with a New Year's Day shooting.
According to an RCMP press release, Jeffery Benvin, 47, was arrested without incident as a result of the Jan. 1 shooting at a south-end business.
The victim, a 43-year old man, sustained life-threatening injuries after he was physically assaulted, and shot with a firearm, the press release stated.
The victim was treated at the scene by B.C. Emergency Health Services and then airlifted to a hospital in Victoria. He has since been released and is recovering.
Benvin has been charged with discharging a firearm with intent to disfigure, aggravated assault and use of a firearm while committing an indictable offence.
