Category: saanich

Police Describe Car With ‘Multiple’ Explosives Involved in BC Bank Shooting

SAANICH, B.C.—RCMP have described a vehicle linked with two robbery suspects killed in a shootout with police outside a bank in Saanich, B.C., where six officers were wounded. Cpl. Alex Bérubé said Thursday that multiple explosive devices were placed inside a white 1992 four−door Toyota Camry with two black racing stripes over the hood and…


Two Suspects Dead, 6 Police Officers Wounded in Saanich, BC, Bank Robbery

SAANICH, B.C.—Police in Saanich, B.C., say two suspects are dead and six police officers suffered gunshot wounds when they were called to a bank robbery. Police say a shelter−in−place advisory remains up as they search for a possible third suspect. A woman who lives in the area told The Canadian Press that she was in…


Two Suspects Dead, Six Officers Wounded in BC Bank Shooting

SAANICH, B.C.—Two robbery suspects believed to be wearing body armour died in a barrage of bullets exchanged with police outside a Saanich, B.C., bank on Tuesday. Six members of the Greater Victoria emergency response team were also hurt, three of them seriously, police said. Saanich Chief Const. Dean Duthie said homes in the area also…