ASIRT seeks witnesses in officer-involved capturing demise of Edmonton man close to home hearth

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Alberta’s police watchdog is wanting into an officer-involved capturing that led to the demise of a person in Edmonton Sept. 1. 

Edmonton Police Service members had been on visitors management obligation on the scene of a fireplace close to 116 Avenue and 124 Road that night, stated a Thursday information launch from ASIRT. 

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At 9:53 p.m., police heard somebody calling for assist from a house a block east at 123 Road. 

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“When officers responded, an individual stated that there was a person with a gun within the yard,” ASIRT stated. “The officers proceeded to the rear of this residence and encountered the person. A confrontation occurred, and one of many officers discharged their service weapon, placing the person.” 

Regardless of the efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced lifeless on the scene. Police discovered what seems to be a sawed-off shotgun on the bottom close to the person, ASIRT stated. The company circulated a photograph of the firearm with the information launch. 

The ASIRT investigation is ongoing. Witnesses who could have seen the interplay between the deceased and police, or have video, are requested to cellphone 780-644-1483.