Sunday, June 21, 2026
ADVT 
National

Man arrested after firearms call in Victoria

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 24 Jul, 2020 09:28 PM
  • Man arrested after firearms call in Victoria

A man has been arrested in Victoria after a standoff that started with a report about a firearm being discharged.

The Victoria Police Department says officers were called Friday to a temporary multi-unit residential facility before an emergency response team in an armoured truck responded.

It says in a release that nearby suites were evacuated and roads were closed but a suspect refused to surrender for two hours before finally exiting but not complying with commands.

The department says less-lethal plastic projectiles were deployed to take the man into custody and that he was assessed by paramedics.

The housing facility has been at the centre of multiple complaints from residents and calls to police.

Officers recently seized a replica assault rifle from a man in the parking lot.

MORE National ARTICLES

Vancouver Man Wins $10 Million In Lotto Max Draw

All seven numbers matched in the November 1, 2019, Lotto Max draw that led him to win the $10-million jackpot.

Vancouver Man Wins $10 Million In Lotto Max Draw

Clear And Unequivocal: Thousands Of Scientists Sign Letter On Climate Crisis

Clear And Unequivocal: Thousands Of Scientists Sign Letter On Climate Crisis
An open letter signed by thousands of scientists from around the world may be the clearest demonstration yet of their near-unanimous agreement over the globe's emerging climate crisis.

Clear And Unequivocal: Thousands Of Scientists Sign Letter On Climate Crisis

Constable Testifies He Wasn't Required To Enter Cell To Check On Inmate Who Died

HALIFAX - A special constable facing criminal charges in the death of an inmate in a Halifax jail testified today he didn't believe he was required to enter the cell to check on the highly impaired man.

Constable Testifies He Wasn't Required To Enter Cell To Check On Inmate Who Died

$7M Award Upheld For Girl Disabled After Jumping From Moving School Bus

TORONTO - A bus company is on the hook for a $7 million award to a girl who suffered a brain injury when she jumped from a moving vehicle in keeping with an informal last-day-of-school tradition, Ontario's top court has ruled.    

$7M Award Upheld For Girl Disabled After Jumping From Moving School Bus

Canadian Pork And Beef Exports To China To Resume After A Four-Month Suspension

Canadian Pork And Beef Exports To China To Resume After A Four-Month Suspension
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadian pork and beef exports to China will resume.

Canadian Pork And Beef Exports To China To Resume After A Four-Month Suspension

First Nations, B.C. Cabinet Discuss Updating Laws To Align With UN Declaration

British Columbia's Indigenous leaders and provincial cabinet members are holding their annual meeting and Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Grand Chief Stewart Phillip says,

First Nations, B.C. Cabinet Discuss Updating Laws To Align With UN Declaration