Man dies after officer-involved shooting in Brooks, ASIRT investigating
Alberta RCMP say a man was killed Wednesday afternoon during an arrest attempt in the town about 190 km east of Calgary. The province's police watchdog is now reviewing the incident.
The day's top stories, food & events — every morning at 7. Unsubscribe anytime.
A man died Wednesday afternoon after an officer-involved shooting in Brooks, a town about 190 kilometres east of Calgary, according to Alberta RCMP.
Officers were trying to arrest a wanted man in the Greenbrook neighbourhood at around 4 p.m. when he attempted to flee. During a confrontation with police, the man produced a weapon, at which point an officer fired their gun, RCMP said. The man died of his injuries despite police efforts to save his life. No officers were injured.
Alberta's police watchdog, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), is investigating the incident. The RCMP is also conducting an internal review.
By the numbers
Where did the officer-involved shooting occur?
Brooks, a town approximately 190 kilometres east of Calgary, Alberta, in the Greenbrook neighbourhood.
What time did the shooting happen on Wednesday?
The officer-involved shooting occurred around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2026, during an arrest attempt.
Who is investigating the incident?
Alberta's police watchdog, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), is investigating the incident, and the RCMP is also conducting an internal review.
