Less than 24 hours since dozens of people were killed in a mass shooting at an outdoor concert in Las Vegas, weB次元官网网址檙e learning more about some of those Vancouver Island residents that were in the city at the time, including VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 Chief of Police.

Del Manak was on vacation with his family and staying at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino when shots rang out Sunday night. In fact Chief Del Manak was with his family in the casino complex during the attack.

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Manak and his family were not injured in the shooting, and he provided the following statement through the Victoria Police DepartmentB次元官网网址檚 twitter account, after the Victoria B次元官网网址 reached out for comment early Monday morning.

B次元官网网址淚 have respect and admiration for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers who were with us last night and who kept us safe,B次元官网网址� said Manak.

B次元官网网址淭he professionalism and courage of officers in the face of danger saved lives. I take comfort knowing the women and men who serve us in law enforcement are trained and ready to respond when the worst occurs.B次元官网网址�

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At least two Canadians have been confirmed dead in the shooting. The latest figures show that 58 people were killed and another 515 have been injured. Many others were placed in lockdowns in the area.

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Chief Manak was with his family in the Mandalay Bay complex during the incident. He & his family were not injured.

B次元官网网址� Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada)