Firearms allegedly seized from the property. (rdnewsNOW/Ashley Lavallee-Koenig)

By rdnewsNOW Staff

TWP 441 INCIDENT

Arrest made following December shelter in place in County of Wetaskiwin

Jan 2, 2025 | 4:53 PM

A 34-year-old has been arrested by RCMP following an alleged shoot out and subsequent shelter in place in the County of Wetaskiwin that was issued on Dec. 30.

That day, Wetaskiwin RCMP received a report of an assault at a rural home on Township Road 441 in the county. Officers reported unsuccessful attempts to contact the suspect, leading to a containment of the residence; the Albert RCMP Emergency Response Team was sent to assist.

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Police say they obtained a warrant and then entered the house, attempting to arrest the suspect. He allegedly shot at officers once they entered the home, prompting them to retreat.

Deescalation efforts occurred while a shelter in place was issued for the surrounding community, lifting on December 31.

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RCMP reports the suspect eventually surrendered, was treated for minor injuries and was taken to a holding cell.

As a result of the investigation, which has been taken over by the Wetaskiwin General Investigation Section, Eric Dylan Dixon has been charged with:

• Attempted murder with a firearm
• Resist peace officer
• Firearm offences (x4)
• Assault
• Forcible confinement
• Uttering threats

Dixon was taken before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody with his next court date set for Jan. 9, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Wetaskiwin.

No officers were injured during the incident.

“This incident highlights the dangers our officers face when responding to reports of armed and dangerous individuals,“ says Chief Superintendent Dale Kendall. “When these high risk events occur, the RCMP deploys our Critical Incident Program members which includes the Emergency Response Team as well as crisis negotiators who’s goal is to safely contain and deescalate these events whenever possible.”