Twin brothers identified as armed bank robbers killed by police in Saanich, B.C.

This story was last updated on July 2, 2022.

RCMP officershave identified brothers Mathew and Isaac Auchterlonie as the two armed bank robbers whowere killed by police in a shootoutin Saanich, B.C., on Tuesday.

Six police officers were injured in the shootoutlate Tuesday morningat the Bank of Montrealon southern Vancouver Island.

Police also said they had to dispose of explosive devicesthat were in a vehicleassociated with the suspects on Thursday.

TheAuchterlonie brothers, both 22, were from Duncan, about 60 kilometresnorthwest of Victoria. According to RCMP, neitherof the brothers had criminal records andwere not previously known to police.

"There are still many questions and investigation efforts that need to take place in order to fully understand what took place and why," said Cpl. AlexBrub at a Saturday news conference.

"The motive behind the armed robbery and subsequent exchange of gunfire with police has not yet been determined."

TheVancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU) is leading the investigation. The Independent Investigations Office, the oversight body which reviews all police actions that result in death or serious harm, is also investigating.

Brub said police had spoken to the family of the suspects, who were cooperating with the investigation. The B.C. Coroners Service identified the brothers on Friday, according toBrub.

Police saidthey are still looking for public tips regarding the suspects' car, a white 1992 Toyota Camry with two black racing stripesover the hood and roof.

They are asking anyone with any information regarding either the brothers or their car to contact VIIMCU at250-380-6211.