A Saanich police officer who was severely injured in a bank shootout nearly two weeks ago has been moved out of intensive care, officials say..The improving officer, along with another Saanich police member of the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team (GVERT), still remain in hospital following surgery, with one recovering at home..As for Victoria police, the remaining member in hospital was released Friday..The incident unfolded around 11 a.m. on June 28, when officers with Saanich police, Victoria police, and the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team (GVERT) received and responded to reports of two armed men having entered a bank in the 3600-block of Shelbourne Street..Upon arrival, multiple officers encountered the armed suspects, leading to a shootout..Two suspects were shot and killed by police and six officers suffered gunshot wounds..“The Saanich Police Department continues to move forward along the road of recovery and healing, which is heavily fuelled by community and interagency care, support, trust and confidence,” said Saanich Police Chief Constable Dean Duthie on Monday..“We are all very pleased to know that VicPD’s officers are now all at home resting and recovering.”.Victoria police Chief Constable Del Manak said the community’s support has been “overwhelming,” adding his thanks to the medical professionals who helped the injured officers..All officers affected by the shootout will participate in re-integration training, which works to reduce potential long-term psychological issues, including consultation with a psychologist, exposure to firearms, acclimation to gunfire, and more..The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit is in charge of the investigation and has not provided any updates since releasing the attempted robber's identities on July 2.
