Police are asking people in the North Dairy Road area to Cedar Hill Cross Road, and between Richmond Road to Cedar Hill Road, to resort to their heavily armed police officers are looking for a possible third suspect.
Several officers responded to the report of armed suspects in a bank on the 3600-block on Shelbourne Street before noon on Tuesday.
Witness Brenda Boyd told CTV News she was walking near the intersection of Shelbourne and Pear streets when she heard at least 25 gunshots around 11:30 a.m.
She said that a policeman, who was hiding behind bushes, called her to leave the area immediately.
Boyd also said she saw at least three people being transported by stretcher to waiting ambulances.
Sanic police confirmed that several people were injured in the incident.  (CTV News)
The Emergency Health Services of BC.  say paramedics were called to the shooting at 11:21 p.m.
Seven ambulances rushed to the scene and transported five patients to the hospital.  Doctors remained in the area “on standby” after 2 p.m.
Another witness to the shooting said he was at a nearby bicycle shop when he saw “two police officers being shot” and saw another man fall to the ground in a nearby car park. 
“It was just awful,” said Fabien Cousineau.  “They were dragging police officers behind a police van.”
All traffic was still diverted from the area to allow police vehicles and medical personnel to access the site late Tuesday afternoon.
At around 1:30 p.m., Sanic police said they were evacuating homes and businesses near the site “due to the presence of a possible explosive device”.
Sanic police confirmed that several people were injured in the incident.  (CTV News)

“SHOTS WERE QUICK”

Cleo Gagner and her 15-year-old son were buying cat food at a veterinary clinic near the Bank of Montreal on Shelbourne Street when they said they heard two gunshots.
“Boom, boom,” he told CTV News minutes after the incident.  “And then there were quick shots. Multiple shots from multiple shooters.”
It was estimated that they heard 40 to 50 shots in quick succession.
“Then a Saanich police officer started driving towards the BMO with his door open,” he said.  “He gets out of his vehicle, pulls out his gun; and then the shots escalate and he moves away.”
The woman said she and her son ran back to the vet and found shelter until things calmed down outside.
A BMO spokesman said the company was “deeply saddened” by the incident.
“The safety of our customers and employees is our priority and our thoughts are with everyone who is affected by today’s events,” said spokesman Jeff Roman.
“We thank the emergency responders for their quick help and for their help in keeping the public safe.”
Witness video taken by CTV News shows a group of police officers gathering behind a nearby restaurant before throwing themselves into the street with a hail of sound fire.
Saanich Mayor Fred Haynes, in a brief statement on his Twitter account on Tuesday, said: “Our hearts are with the officers, the bank staff and our residents; there are no words to describe how horrible this is.” .
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title: “Shots Fired At Saanich Bank With Many Injured " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-19” author: “Jose Martinez”

Since Tuesday afternoon, police continue to ask people in the North Dairy Road area to Cedar Hill Cross Road, and between Richmond Road to Cedar Hill Road, to resort to their place as heavy armed officers are looking for a possible third suspect.
Several officers from Saanich Police, VicPD and the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team (GVERT) responded to a report of armed suspects at a bank at 3600 Shelbourne Street around 11 a.m.  PDT.
When police arrived, the two armed suspects started firing at police, according to a joint statement from Saanich and Victoria police stations.
“Two suspects were shot by police and died on the spot,” police said.
No members of the public, including bank employees or customers, are believed to have been injured in the incident, police said.

‘I RUN FOR MY LIFE’

Witness Brenda Boyd told CTV News that she was walking near the intersection of Shelbourne and Pear streets when she heard at least 25 to 50 gunshots and saw smoke outside the Bank of Montreal around 11:30 p.m.
“But I did not count. I just went, I ran for my life,” he said.
A police officer, who was hiding behind some bushes, called her to leave the area immediately, she said.
The witness said he saw at least three people being transported in stretchers to waiting ambulances.
Sanic police confirmed that several people were injured in the incident.  (CTV News)
The Emergency Health Services of BC.  say paramedics were called to the shooting at 11:21 p.m.
Seven ambulances rushed to the scene and transported five patients to the hospital.  Doctors remained in the area “on standby” after 2 p.m.
Another witness to the shooting said he was at a nearby bicycle shop when he saw “two police officers being shot” and saw another man fall to the ground in a nearby car park. 
“It was just awful,” said Fabien Cousineau.  “They were dragging police officers behind a police van.”
All traffic was still diverted from the area to allow police vehicles and medical personnel to access the site late Tuesday afternoon.
At around 1:30 p.m., Sanic police said they were evacuating homes and businesses near the site “due to the presence of a possible explosive device”.
Sanic police confirmed that several people were injured in the incident.  (CTV News)

“SHOTS WERE QUICK”

Cleo Gagner and her 15-year-old son were buying cat food at a veterinary clinic near the Bank of Montreal on Shelbourne Street when they said they heard two gunshots.
“Boom, boom,” he told CTV News minutes after the incident.  “And then there were quick shots. Multiple shots from multiple shooters.”
It was estimated that they heard 40 to 50 shots in quick succession.
“Then a Saanich police officer started driving towards the BMO with his door open,” he said.  “He gets out of his vehicle, pulls out his gun; and then the shots escalate and he moves away.”
The woman said she and her son ran back to the vet and found shelter until things calmed down outside.
Saanich Police outside the Bank of Montreal on Shelbourne Street on June 28, 2022. (Joan B. Flood / Twitter)
A BMO spokesman said the company was “deeply saddened” by the incident.
“The safety of our customers and employees is our priority and our thoughts are with everyone who is affected by today’s events,” said spokesman Jeff Roman.
“We thank the emergency responders for their quick help and for their help in keeping the public safe.”
Witness video taken by CTV News shows a group of police officers gathering behind a nearby restaurant before throwing themselves into the street with a hail of sound fire.
Saanich Mayor Fred Haynes, in a brief statement on his Twitter account on Tuesday, said: “Our hearts are with the officers, the bank staff and our residents; there are no words to describe how horrible this is.” .
This is a story that unfolds.  Check again for updates.