Saanich Police and the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit are investigating two homicides that appear to be related. More details here.
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While details are slim, Saanich Police are investigating an undisclosed incident near Uptown Shopping Centre Wednesday afternoon.
There are unconfirmed reports the incident occurred at a home on Bethune Avenue. Police officers could be seen outside the home, along with an ambulance.
The stretch of road runs between Saanich and Cloverdale roads and police tape can be seen blocking access to the area.
The median located between Blanshard Street and Bethune Avenue has also been taped off by Saanich Police.
Witnesses who live in the area said they heard screaming followed by officers ordering a man to drop a weapon.
Victoria Buzz has reached out to Saanich Police for more details.
More to come.
