Watchdog called in to probe fatal shooting of man by Edmonton officers

Edmonton police have been ordered by Alberta’s police watchdog to investigate the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old man by three officers. According to the source, this came after a report of a woman and infant being shot at a home in west Edmonton on Sunday morning. Upon arrival, officers found the man with a firearm who had opened the front door.

Despite being given verbal directions, the man did not comply, leading police to discharge their firearms. The man was arrested but succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Two women and an infant were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No officers were injured in the incident. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has been notified to investigate the matter for any signs of officer misconduct.