2 police officers remain in hospital after Saanich, B.C., bank shooting
Two of the six officers who had been injured in a shootout outdoors a financial institution in Saanich, B.C., almost two weeks in the past are nonetheless in hospital following surgical procedure, however based on police, their circumstances are enhancing.
The 2 officers are from the Saanich Police Division (SPD).
In an announcement Monday, police mentioned one of many officers who had been within the intensive care unit (ICU) for the reason that June 28 capturing was not too long ago moved out of the ICU.
“Our officers, civilian employees, and volunteers are deeply impressed by the power and dedication of our two officers in hospital as they proceed to make day-to-day enhancements,” mentioned Saanich police Chief Dean Duthie.
Three Saanich officers and three from the Victoria Police Division (VPD), all members of the emergency response workforce, had been injured within the gunfight with 22-year-old twin brothers, Mathew and Isaac Auchterlonie, from Duncan, B.C., outdoors a Financial institution of Montreal.
One SPD officer and the three VPD officers are recovering at residence.
The joint assertion from the Saanich and Victoria police departments mentioned officers and employees have been collaborating in debriefing classes with each peer help and a psychologist.
“The Saanich Police Division continues to maneuver ahead alongside the highway of restoration and therapeutic, which is closely fuelled by group and interagency care, help, belief and confidence,” mentioned Duthie.
It says affected officers are collaborating in office reintegration coaching, which incorporates publicity to firearms and acclimation to gunfire.
