VicPD Seeks Bystanders to Government Street Incident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
 
October 13, 2026 
File: 26-43441 

Victoria, BC – The Victoria Police Department is looking to speak with witnesses to a physical altercation in the 1200 block of Government Street, around 7:00 a.m. on October 13, 2026. 

Upon arrival at the scene, police found a person with non-life-threatening injuries. They were taken to the hospital by BC Emergency Health Services paramedics for assessment. 

The second individual, who is the subject of complaint, left the area before officers arrived.

VicPD is in the early stage of its investigation and has reason to believe there were multiple bystanders. Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or noticed anything suspicious, who has not yet spoken with investigators, to call E-Comm's non-emergency line at 250-995-7654 ext. 1 and reference file number 26-43441.