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By Canadian Press
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Alberta legislature adjourns after body found on steps, police say ‘non-criminal’

Dec 2, 2019 | 4:19 PM

EDMONTON- Police in Edmonton are investigating a fatal shooting outside the legislature.

The legislature adjourned for a few hours yesterday after a shooting on the front steps.

Edmonton police say the incident had nothing to do with legislative matters, and that what happened was “non-criminal.”

Authorities blocked the entrances to the public square in front of the legislature while they investigated a body, which they covered with a pink blanket.

A statement from the Alberta government said there was no danger to anyone else at the scene.

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Members of the legislature were debating a bill in the chamber when the Speaker interrupted so that they could be privately briefed on an ” issue that is important to the assembly.”

Premier Jason Kenney, who was in Toronto for a premiers’ meeting, said in a statement he was saddened by the tragic event.

Opposition NDP Leader Rachel Notley also expressed her concern.

(The Canadian Press)

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