ASIRT investigates fatal RCMP shooting at rural home near Irricana
Alberta's police watchdog is releasing details after two RCMP officers responding to a domestic call at a rural property near Irricana shot and killed a man last week.
The update
- ASIRT released additional details about an officer-involved fatal shooting that occurred near Irricana, northeast of Calgary.
- Two RCMP officers were responding to a domestic call at a rural home when the shooting took place, according to ASIRT.
- The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team, which investigates serious incidents involving police, is conducting the investigation.
Why this matters
When Alberta police officers are involved in a death, ASIRT is mandated to investigate independently of the police service in question. Releasing investigative details publicly is part of ASIRT's accountability process. The incident occurred at a rural home near Irricana during a response to a domestic call, a context that involves particular safety considerations for both officers and civilians. Residents in the broader Calgary region may be following developments as the investigation continues. No further official findings have been released beyond the initial details in the ASIRT news release.
Confirmed details
Alberta's police watchdog ASIRT released more details on a fatal officer-involved shooting near Irricana, northeast of Calgary.
Two RCMP officers were responding to a domestic call at a rural home near Irricana when the shooting occurred.
One man died as a result of the shooting following the interaction with RCMP last week.
ASIRT issued a news release disclosing the circumstances as part of its investigation into the incident.
What happens next
Watch for ASIRT's full investigative findings, which typically include conclusions on whether officer conduct was lawful. Additional details about the deceased or the specific circumstances of the domestic call have not yet been made public.