Edmonton police shooting
18-year-old suspect was shot in shoulder by Edmonton police: ASIRT
“Failing to comply, the man moved into the driver’s seat and put the truck in motion,” ASIRT said, adding he hit two police vehicles. Continue reading
ASIRT investigating after police shoot suspect in central Edmonton
The shooting happened beside the EPSB maintenance yard along 100 Street, between 105 Avenue and 106 Avenue. Continue reading
Edmonton police took necessary action shooting armed man in intersection: ASIRT
An Edmonton police officer who shot a man pointing a rifle at vehicles in a busy northeast intersection last year was doing what was necessary and reasonable, according to the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team. Continue reading
ASIRT finds actions of Edmonton police officer who fatally shot man with knife ‘clearly reasonable and necessary’
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team found an Edmonton police officer who shot a man holding a hunting knife during an impaired driving arrest acted in a way that was “clearly objectively and subjectively reasonable.” Continue reading
Men involved in fatal confrontation with Edmonton police had a gun, were wanted on Canada-wide warrants: ASIRT
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Police attempted to prevent a stolen vehicle from driving away by obstructing its path with their own vehicle before a confrontation occurred Saturday night, leaving one man dead. Continue reading
Inquiry recommends better surveillance after Edmonton homicide suspect killed in police shootout
An inquiry into the death of a murder suspect who was shot by police in 2014 has resulted in recommendations of better communication and surveillance technology for officers. Continue reading
Edmonton police shooting inquiry judge wants Alberta officers to have more crisis intervention training
A judge wants officers in Alberta to have more training to deal with vulnerable citizens after a fatal police shooting during a traffic stop in northeast Edmonton in May 2015. Continue reading
Loaded shotgun recovered after police shooting in west Edmonton
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) says the man who was shot by police in west Edmonton on Friday was wanted on 35 outstanding warrants for serious violent offences. Continue reading
Edmonton police shooting under investigation by ASIRT
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Edmonton Police Service (EPS). Continue reading
Man accused of pointing rifle at people in busy Edmonton intersection pleads guilty to multiple charges
A 37-year-old Edmonton man has pleaded guilty to weapons charges nearly seven months after he was shot by police while standing at a busy intersection in northeast Edmonton, pointing a rifle at drivers. Continue reading