ASIRT releases details in police shooting death near Irricana, east of Calgary
Two RCMP officers responded to a domestic disturbance call July 3. One officer fired after a man exited the residence holding what appeared to be a handgun. The independent investigation is ongoing.
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The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team released details Friday on a police shooting that occurred July 3 near Irricana, about an hour northeast of Calgary.
Two RCMP officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 6:20 p.m. from a woman reporting a domestic disturbance involving her boyfriend. When officers arrived, they heard yelling from inside the residence before a woman exited the front door.
The officers remained near the entrance and called for the person inside to come out, but received no response. Minutes later, a man exited and began walking toward the two officers while holding what appeared to be a handgun.
During the interaction that followed, one officer fired his pistol multiple times, striking the man. Officers then provided first aid and called emergency medical services. Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene. Neither officer was injured.
The shooting was captured on both officers' body cameras. ASIRT is conducting an independent investigation to examine whether the use of force was appropriate. RCMP has also launched an internal review process to examine police response, training, policy, and the involved officer's duty status.
A large section of Highway 9 on the edge of Irricana was cordoned off with police tape following the incident. STARS Air Ambulance responded to the scene but did not transport anyone.
