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By Amy Judd / Global BC

Police Shootout

Six officers injured in shooting at Saanich bank; two suspects killed

Jun 28, 2022 | 3:50 PM

SAANICH, B.C. — Global News has confirmed six police officers were injured in a daylight shooting in Saanich Tuesday.

Five were injured by gunfire, while the sixth suffered unknown injuries.

Two of the officers are in surgery now, Global News has learned. The condition of the six officers is unknown.

Global News has also learned two suspects have been killed. A third suspect is believed to still be at large.

Saanich police confirmed officers responded to a report of armed suspects at the Bank of Montreal in the 3600-block of Shelbourne Street in the community north of Victoria.

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There was an exchange of gunfire and multiple people sustained injuries, police said, although the extent of those injuries is not known at this time.

B.C. Emergency Health Services said they were called at 11:21 a.m. and deployed seven ground ambulances and a street supervisor.

Five patients were transported to hospital, it confirmed, but did not provide an update on their condition.

Police also moved to evacuate homes and businesses within close proximity to the scene of the incident due to the presence of a potential explosive device, the department confirmed on Twitter.

Everyone should avoid the area.

Beau Schultz, who lives nearby, said they were just getting out of the shower when they saw police officers outside their house.

“It started out very simply with just the two cops that I saw,” Schultz told Global News.

“What I saw next was two people leaving the bank and they were armed and they also, I don’t really know how to describe how they were dressed, but you could tell they were trying to conceal who they were.”

That’s when gunfire rang out, Schultz said, adding they saw one of the two people who exited the bank get shot.

“Time is honestly a blur,” Schultz said, describing smoke, seeing people getting hit and hearing dozens and dozens of gunshots.

“It’s all quite overwhelming, honestly.”

In a statement to Global News, Bank of Montreal spokesperson Jeff Roman said “we are deeply shocked and saddened by the incident that is occurring in Victoria this afternoon. We thank emergency responders for their dedication and for helping to keep the public safe.

“The safety and security of our customers and employees is our priority and our thoughts are with all those impacted by today’s events.”

Global News has reached out to Saanich police, BC Emergency Health Services, the Coroner and Saanich Mayor Fred Haynes for further information.

RCMP said they are providing assistance to Saanich police but could not comment further.