At approximately 0902 hours, Central Saanich Police Service (CSPS) received a call at 7606 East Saanich Road regarding a male with a firearm entering the building. CSPS members and members of the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team contained the building and evacuated residents to safety. Crisis negotiators were brought to the scene to communicate with the suspect.
At approximately 1206 hours, police arrested the suspect without incident and a firearm seized. Police are continuing to investigate the incident and will be forwarding charges to Crown.