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Violent bank robbery in Saanich results in two deaths, six police officers in hospital

A wild shoot-out on the streets of Saanich has left six police officers wounded and two bank robbery suspects dead.

The gunfire broke out as the two alleged robbers emerged from the bank, just as police were surrounding the building.

All six wounded officers are from the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team.

Three have had to undergo surgery.

Dozens of shots were fired along the busy street.

Saanich Police Chief Dean Duthie said it’s “amazing” that no civilians were injured.

with files from Vista Radio newswire

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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