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Investigation by the RCMP determined that Mathew and Isaac
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Witnesses reported hearing 15–50 gunshots. The road was later closed off, and nearby homes and businesses were evacuated due to a possible explosive found in a vehicle belonging to the robbers. At around 1:30 p.m., a shelter-in-place order was issued; it was lifted at around 6:00. Police later
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officers. Three of the injured sustained "life-threatening" injuries and underwent surgery, with one of them remaining in intensive care. The other three injured officers were discharged from the hospital. No civilians were injured during the incident.
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officers in what they saw as a stand against government regulations, especially in relation to firearms ownership". Police confirmed that they did not believe the brothers were motivated by money or that they intended to harm civilians.
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