CALGARY – A Calgary police officer was shot Monday morning when a man fired at officers during a traffic stop and then fled on foot, firing as he ran, before being found dead in a river.
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CALGARY – A Calgary police officer was shot Monday morning when a man fired at officers during a traffic stop and then fled on foot, firing as he ran, before being found dead in a river.
CALGARY – A Calgary police officer was shot Monday morning when a man fired at officers during a traffic stop and then fled on foot, firing as he ran, before being found dead in a river.
Calgary police, in a news release, said the officer is in hospital in stable condition but did not provide more details.
“This was a dynamic incident and new information is still coming forward,” police said in the release.
The shooting occurred just before noon near the neighbourhood of Spruce Cliff and Edworthy Park, which is a large stretch of hiking trails, flat lawns, playgrounds and picnic sites west of downtown.
“Members were conducting a traffic stop when an occupant of the vehicle fired shots, striking one of the officers,” the news release said.
A dramatic chase ensued as the suspect, police said, then jumped out of the vehicle and ran through the park toward the Bow River.Â
“It is believed the suspect continued to actively shoot at pursuing members and nearby civilians,” said police.
