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[Mike K.]

Another cop murdered, this time a female officer in Quebec, a 20-year veteran. She was stabbed to death.

- https://www.cbc.ca/n...rrest-1.6793064

[sebberry]

Why are all those men standing around, one sitting drinking coffee. What is happening psychologically there?

 

Shock.  It's incredibly difficult for bystanders to process what's happening when faced with a scene like that.  I see people all over social media criticizing them for apparently doing nothing.  If someone was to intervene in a scene like that, there's a good likelihood there will be additional fatalities.   

[Mike K.]

There’s a man narrating the events who walks closer as the events unfold, filming just steps from the scene. A woman is screaming for someone to do something.

Then the one man sitting takes a sip of coffee.

Maybe this is a wake up call, for people to learn a martial art, to train to expect the unexpected. What if it was you faced with the threat, would you just freeze up, or fight back? I say you as plural, not to Sebberry.

[Nparker]

...Maybe this is a wake up call, for people to learn a martial art, to train to expect the unexpected...

Maybe it's time to fight back at the ballot box, where this problem actually originates.

[mbjj]

As an older female, I would likely try hide or get far away from something like that. If I were a somewhat fit man, maybe try pick up a chair and whack the guy over the head? Throw hot coffee into his eyes at the very least. I can't imagine witnessing something like that. I inadvertently saw the video on twitter and hope to never see it again. That poor family. 

[Victoria Watcher]

Guaranteed income will end the murders?

 

 

 

TTC increases outreach, expert calls for guaranteed income in response to transit violence

 

https://www.cbc.ca/n...ealth-1.6793377

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 28 March 2023 - 03:23 PM.

[Sparky]

^ Maybe the guaranteed income will allow many to buy a car and not have to use the transit system.

[todd]

Maybe it's time to fight back at the ballot box, where this problem actually originates.

How cute, you think your ballot actually goes somewhere.

[LJ]

As an older female, I would likely try hide or get far away from something like that. If I were a somewhat fit man, maybe try pick up a chair and whack the guy over the head? Throw hot coffee into his eyes at the very least. I can't imagine witnessing something like that. I inadvertently saw the video on twitter and hope to never see it again. That poor family. 

Arm yourself with pepper (bear) spray and don't be afraid to use it.

[pontcanna]

Social media aids in arrest of sexual assault suspect in Nanaimo

Mar. 28, 2023 

Nanaimo RCMP say a sexual assault suspect was able to be identified and arrested within 90 minutes of the alleged offence due to the word spreading on social media.

Around 1:20 p.m. on March 27 near 55 Victoria Road, a 27-woman was approached from behind, grabbed from around the neck and groped.

Police say the woman broke free and was able to run to her nearby workplace, a coworker was then able to take a picture of the suspect before he ran away.

The woman called 911 and posted the picture to social media. Police officers attended the area and tips started to come in due to the social media post.

 

The suspect, 35-year-old Brett Ranger, was then found at a nearby home and arrested without incident.

Ranger was held for a court appearance on March 28, after which he is being held in custody until April 4.

 

-FB photo of ID found at Red's Bakery in Nanaimo recently? CSO dates from 2013, born 1989. 

 

 

Link: https://www.cheknews...anaimo-1146350/

 

[pontcanna]

Dramatic new video sheds light on March 12 shooting in Nanaimo

Mar. 28, 2023 

A new video sheds more light on a shooting in Nanaimo that sent one man to hospital with serious injuries earlier this month.

Some hope the release of the video, which was obtained by CHEK News, will put more pressure on crown counsel to increase the charges for the accused and keep him from being released on bail.

As the camera moves around a shrub, viewers can see a person pointing a gun, and the video may show when it was fired.

 

 

CHEK News was told Smith didn’t realize until after the fact he’d been shot. As seen in the video, the man wearing a dark helmet is one of the people who came with Smith.

Craig Truckle has been charged with pointing a firearm and has a long criminal record stemming back to 2003.

Those connected with the shooting say they’re concerned that Truckle has only been charged with pointing a firearm and that he may be released on bail, but Mulligan says investigations and charges take time.

Mulligan says charges are quite frequently upgraded given time and investigation.

Truckle was scheduled for a court hearing Tuesday, which was moved to Wednesday.

 

More, including video: https://www.cheknews...anaimo-1146423/

[Mike K.]

Kevin Falcon has issued a video statement on crime, and how he says the Liberals will address the issues: https://twitter.com/...LNt72cvXf0yWpgg

[Mike K.]

Sounds like there was a police shooting in Cowichan yesterday. A video shows a man operating a bobcat-style piece of equipment, being chased by police. Online commentary suggests the man was shot in the head. The video is not graphic: https://www.facebook...631538204044374

[pontcanna]

Ladysmith man in ICU, shot twice in the head after police chase involving stolen mini-loader

Davin Cochrane, 31, was admitted to the intensive care unit of a Victoria hospital

Mar. 29, 2023 

     
Davin Cochrane, 31, was shot by police in North Cowichan on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. 

The fiancée of a distressed man is questioning how her partner ended up shot twice in the head by North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP on Tuesday night.

Davin Cochrane, 31, was admitted to the intensive care unit of a Victoria hospital clinging to life following a bizarre incident involving a skid steer he allegedly stole and drove recklessly around a North Cowichan neighbourhood Tuesday, March 28.

Sarah Annie Brown said authorities haven’t told her much except that her fiancé had reportedly been in a car accident earlier in the day and was due for surgery at Cowichan District Hospital but that somehow he had managed to leave the hospital and acquire the construction machine.

“I don’t understand what was going through his head,” Brown said Wednesday morning. “It’s not a normal person thing to do.”

Ashara Prokop watched some of the incident unfold from her front window.

“We just were sitting on the couch when we heard a large bobcat go by our road with the bucket scraping the road then saw a cop with his lights on go after him followed by the police truck,” said Prokop.

Witnesses reported no fewer than five police vehicles attempting to stop the skid steer machine in the Somenos Road, Glacier Street, Hawkes Bouvelard and Evans Park areas.

“We heard six shots fired,” Prokop said. “It was shocking to hear.”

Brown said she’s been told officers fired six shots, with two of them hitting Cochrane’s head.

“He’s on life support,” Brown said. “They had to remove a large part of his brain to stop the bleeding.”

More: https://www.cowichan...north-cowichan/

[pontcanna]

Considerable police presence in James Bay last night/today, St James St area. Nothing official on the VicPD wire yet though.

[Mike K.]

Word is, there may have been a homicide in the city last night. Not sure if that's correct, or if that's the area where something went down.

[Mike K.]

Cowichan police shooting statement:

The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in Duncan which resulted in a man being taken to hospital with serious injuries.

On March 28, 2023 at approximately 9:15 p.m. North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP received a report of a man who appeared impaired driving a track loader skid-steer down a residential street.

Officers attended and attempted to get the driver to stop, but there were collisions between the loader and police vehicles.

During the interaction that followed, one officer discharged their weapon striking the driver. Emergency Health Services were called and the man was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

The IIO BC is investigating police actions in the incident. As the matter is now under investigation by the IIO BC, no further information will be released by police.

Please note that all aspects and circumstances of this incident will be the subject of independent
investigation by the IIO BC.

[pontcanna]

WITNESSES SOUGHT IN ATTEMPTED ARSON ON HOME

March 29, 2023

On the morning of Wednesday, March 29, 2023, the Saanich Police were called to the 600-block of Polyanthus Crescent for a report of an attempted arson to an occupied residence. There were no injuries to any of the occupants of the residence and investigators believe the arson was targeted.

“We are seeking the public’s assistance to obtain any dashcam footage along Polyanthus Crescent or Glanford Avenue between McKenzie Avenue and Quadra Street from midnight and 2 am this morning,” said Cst Markus Anastasiades

Anyone who may have information about this fire is encouraged to contact the Saanich Police.

To submit any video or information, please contact Saanich Police at 250-475-4321 and quote file #2023-5645.

Cst. Markus Anastasiades
Public Information & Communications Officer

[pontcanna]

Also quite a few VicPD units in the middle of/along Bay St. between Ludgate and Bridge Sts a little after 5 pm this aft. Nobody in the vehicles, makes me wonder if something was going on lower down by the Rock Bay inlet...

[pontcanna]

Hey Greater Victoria

@saanichpolice need your help in identifying the suspect in the photos, who stole this Honda Rukus scooter from a property in the 800 Block of Vernon Ave.

If you recognize the suspect, or know the whereabouts of the scooter, please call us at 1-800-222-8477. You may also submit a tip online at www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca

File: #23-2801