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A Calgary Police Officer Recovers as Suspect Is Found Dead Following Shooting and Chase
A Calgary police officer is in stable condition after being shot during a traffic stop. The suspect fled through Edworthy Park and was found dead in a river.
Officer Shot During Morning Traffic Stop
A Calgary police officer remains in stable condition in hospital following a Monday morning shooting during a routine traffic stop northwest of downtown, near Spruce Cliff and Edworthy Park.
According to a release from Calgary police, an occupant inside the stopped vehicle opened fire just before noon, striking the officer before fleeing the scene.
Dramatic Chase Ends in River Discovery
Following the initial gunfire, the suspect jumped from the vehicle and fled into Edworthy Park towards the Bow River. Authorities stated that the suspect opened fire at pursuing officers and nearby civilians while running through the park.
The suspect then carjacked a bystander’s vehicle, driving it through the park until the car became stuck. Continuing on foot, the suspect was tracked overhead by a HAWCS helicopter before ultimately being found dead in a river.
Police noted that new details continue to emerge regarding the dynamic incident. The province’s police watchdog, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team, is actively investigating the shooting.