Calgary officer shot during traffic stop; suspect found dead in Bow River
The wounded officer is in stable condition in hospital after a chaotic pursuit that ended near Edworthy Park.
Why it matters
The shooting and pursuit unfolded in a busy public park, raising questions about the safety of officers and civilians during the incident.
A Calgary police officer was shot Monday morning after a man fired at officers during a traffic stop, then fled on foot near Spruce Cliff and Edworthy Park, west of downtown. Police said the officer is in hospital in stable condition, though further details were not released.
According to police, the suspect jumped from the vehicle and ran through the park toward the Bow River, allegedly continuing to shoot at pursuing officers and nearby civilians. He then carjacked a bystander's vehicle and drove it through the park until it became stuck, before abandoning it and continuing to flee on foot.
Officers pursued the man through the park with the help of a HAWCS police helicopter. He was later found dead in the Bow River, and fire crews worked Monday to recover his body.
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team, the province's independent police watchdog, is investigating the incident.
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