The provincial police watchdog stated it can look additional into using drive by a Calgary police officer following an officer-involved capturing two weeks in the past.
Round 4:19 a.m. on Feb. 14, CPS was known as to an deserted constructing within the Franklin Industrial Park for experiences of a breaking and coming into. The Alberta Severe Incident Response Staff (ASIRT) stated a safety guard observed damaged glass and an entry level the place a suspect could have entered the constructing.
5 Calgary cops entered the constructing with purposeful body-worn cameras.
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ASIRT stated when the officers had been inside, they heard a scream coming from a toilet. Officers verbally informed the particular person within the toilet to get out, however the suspect was uncooperative.
That is when ASIRT says police entered the laundry room with two officers drawing their tasers whereas one other drew their firearm.
“Because the officers entered the washroom, the (particular person) got here out a WC stall and lunged at one of many officers whereas elevating a three-foot-long spike,” ASIRT stated in a Wednesday morning information launch.
“Two officers deployed their (tasers) however had been unable to cease the (particular person). One other officer fired their firearm and hit the (suspect). Earlier than he was overwhelmed, the (suspect) hit one of many officers with the nail and brought on minor accidents.”
Police stated the particular person acquired medical therapy however died on the scene.
Within the ASIRT information launch, the group stated its investigation will look into the officer’s use of drive, however no extra data can be launched.
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