ASIRT investigating RCMP-involved shooting in Grande Prairie

Alberta’s police watchdog has been directed to investigate an officer involved shooting, which resulted in the death of a male on Sunday evening in Grande Prairie.

RCMP were dispatched to a residence in the Hillside neighbourhood (104 Avenue and 92A Street) for a disturbance at a residence and were confronted by a male with a firearm upon their arrival.

An altercation ensued between Mounties and the armed male. Shots were fired and the male was struck.

The male was immediately tended to with first aid and EMS was called. He was taken to hospital, but succumbed to his injuries.