One man is in hospital and the Alberta Critical Incident Response Staff (ASIRT) is investigating after a Calgary police officer discharged their service weapon Thursday night.
Calgary police mentioned at round 6:55 p.m. on Thursday, they responded to a firearms-related grievance within the 0 to 100 block of Templebow Means Northeast.
Police mentioned a person with a firearm was “partaking in erratic behaviour, together with following an individual whereas carrying a firearm, pointing a firearm at an individual and assaulting an individual with a firearm.” There was additionally and an tried carjacking, in keeping with police.
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“Upon arrival, one officer discharged their service weapon,” police mentioned in a press launch.
Calgary police mentioned one man was shot within the leg and was transported to hospital with minor accidents.
The state of affairs has resolved, in keeping with police, however officers remained within the space Thursday evening to safe the scene for investigators.
No Calgary Police Service members have been injured, police mentioned.
Created below the Police Act, ASIRT investigates incidents the place severe harm or demise could have been attributable to police, and severe or delicate allegations of police misconduct.
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