UPDATE: On Jan. 12, 2024, ASIRT released the findings of its investigation and said it was determined that the use of force was justified and there were “no reasonable grounds to believe that a criminal offence occurred. Click here to read the report in its entirety.
A man was rushed to hospital in critical condition Friday night after being shot by a police officer.
Calgary Police said officers were called out to the 1500 block of 35 Street SE around 10 p.m. for reports that a man was acting erratically and carrying weapons.
In a statement, CPS said one officer fired their service weapon and the man was rushed to hospital in critical but stable condition after officers provided first aid.
No officers were injured and Alberta’s police watchdog ASIRT is now investigating.