1 dead following officer-involved shooting in Calgary

A woman was shot and killed by Calgary Police Service officers overnight after responding to a welfare check in the city's Legacy neighborhood. Police Chief Katie McLellan stated that officers had encountered the woman multiple times in recent months. At approximately 2:30 a.m., the woman emerged from her residence with a weapon, which was later recovered at the scene.

The encounter escalated, leading to an officer fatally shooting the woman. McLellan emphasized this incident as part of a series of concerning events involving violence and weapons during police interactions in Calgary, describing it as a significant concern. During the incident, a gas meter ruptured, causing a leak and exposing two officers to gas fumes.

One officer required hospitalization, while another was treated on-site. Neighbors were awakened between 2:30 and 3 a.m. and instructed to evacuate due to the gas leak. Fire crews promptly shut off the gas supply, allowing residents to return shortly after. Jeremy Siemens, a local resident, recounted waking up to the scene and noticing a neighbor who reportedly saw the woman lying on the ground.

Another resident, Nate Nicker, noted that police and emergency services have become increasingly frequent visitors to the community. McLellan highlighted that routine encounters can quickly turn violent, with police now frequently encountering firearms, leading to the constant anxiety about officer safety that plagues the service.

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team, responsible for investigating police-involved shootings, is currently conducting an investigation.