File: 20-32240
Victoria, BC – Traffic is disrupted in the 2300-block of Cook Street as Patrol officers and the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team (GVERT) work to safely resolve an ongoing barricade incident this morning.
At approximately 7:45 a.m. on August 13th, Patrol officers attended to a multi-unit residential building in the 2300-block of Cook Street for a report of a robbery. On scene the officers learned that the victim was assaulted with a weapon and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The man was transported to hospital.
Persons believed to be suspects in the incident have barricaded themselves inside a suite in the building.
Officers including GVERT Crisis Negotiators are now working to take them into custody safely.
We will provide updates as further information is available. For the most timely information, please check our Twitter account: https://twitter.com/vicpdcanada.
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