Canada. Two suspects were killed and six policemen were injured in the robbery

Two robbers were killed and six police officers were injured in a bank robbery in western Canada on Tuesday, June 28, local officials said, adding that they were still searching for a potential third suspect. “The operation is still going on with the presence of police forces in the area.”Saanich Police Chief Dean Duthy said at a press conference.

At around 11:00 a.m. local time (18:00 GMT), two armed suspects entered the Saanich Bank, which has a population of about 114,000 on the outskirts of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. “Many police officers intervened to arrest two suspects who opened fire on the police.”, it is said in the message of the police. He said no bank employee or customer was injured. “It is difficult, because at the moment we have policemen in the hospital who have serious injuries.”Explained to Chief Dean Duth, adding that three of the six injured police officers are undergoing surgery, while the other three may be discharged from the hospital.

The Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, who is in Europe, said on Tuesday evening “Shocked by the violence in sad Saanich.”British Columbia. “My thoughts are with the officers injured during today’s shooting, their colleagues who are in danger to protect people.”he wrote in tweets.

Police searched for a possible third suspect for several hours on Tuesday, but said in the evening that he was there “He inspected the area, found no sign” Proving the participation of a third person. Earlier, evacuation orders were issued for settlements and businesses near the scene “Existence of possible explosive device”. in the car with the suspects. The police were trying to find him in the evening. “It’s an event that will shock many people”laments Chief Duth, noting that the Federal Police (RCMP) has been called in for reinforcements.