Alberta police watchdog investigates in-custody death in southeast Calgary
A man died Saturday after Calgary officers deployed a Taser during an arrest in the Abbeydale neighbourhood following a residential break-in call.
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Alberta's police watchdog has launched an investigation into an in-custody death that occurred Saturday, July 11, in southeast Calgary's Abbeydale neighbourhood.
Calgary police responded to reports of a residential break-in involving a weapon on the 0 to 100 block of Abbercove Road. The suspect fled into the neighbourhood but was quickly located. When officers attempted to take him into custody, he became combative and refused to comply with their directions.
One officer deployed a conductive energy weapon, commonly known as a Taser. A short time later, the man appeared to be in medical distress and was transported to hospital, where he was subsequently declared deceased.
No officers or members of the public were injured in the incident. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has taken over the investigation, and Calgary police said no further details will be released.
The facts
When did the in-custody death occur in Calgary?
The death occurred on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in southeast Calgary's Abbeydale neighbourhood.
What prompted the Calgary police response?
Calgary police responded to reports of a residential break-in involving a weapon on the 0 to 100 block of Abbercove Road.
What happened during the arrest attempt?
When officers attempted to take the suspect into custody, he became combative and refused to comply. One officer deployed a Taser, after which the man appeared to be in medical distress and was transported to hospital, where he was declared deceased.
Who is investigating the death?
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has taken over the investigation.
