Saanich bank robbery

Two suspects have been killed in a brazen bank robbery in Saanich, which left five police officers injured from gunfire and one with unknown injuries.

Today is a powerful reminder of the crucial role police officers play in keeping our neighbourhoods secure,” said B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth, in a statement. During an exchange of gunfire – witnesses who spoke to Black Press Media estimated they heard dozens of shots fired – two suspects were shot by police and died at the scene. Duthie confirmed a report that the suspects were wearing some kind of body armour during the robbery. “The information is vague on this and we’re trying to confirm it,” Saanich police Chief Dean Duthie said during a late afternoon press conference at department headquarters. “From what I know about that chaotic, tragic, dynamic, violent scene, the fact that no citizens were injured in any way is truly amazing and I’m so grateful for it. In an update shortly before 6:30 p.m. police said they did not uncover any further indication of a potential third suspect and lifted a shelter-in-place advisory.

Six police officers have been shot and two suspects are dead after an attempted armed robbery at a bank in Saanich Tuesday.

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Finally, a huge round of appreciation to our@VanIslandHealthcare workers and @BC_EHSparamedics who cared for our injured officers. When these kinds of actions happen our police departments and our communities that support them are shaken to the core … We stand beside each other and we take care of those most affected, including the psychological trauma of being involved in an incident like this.” Finding ways to show support in the coming days and weeks is really important.” Words cannot express our gratitude. Six Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team (GVERT) officers were left with gunshot wounds. Nearby homes and businesses remained evacuated.