Alberta Serious Incident Response Team
ASIRT investigation continues into RCMP officer-involved shooting causing injury in Red Deer
The photo of the item located at the scene near where the affected person fell.
From the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT)
On March 12, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate an officer-involved shooting in Red Deer.
At approximately 11:16 a.m., the RCMP received a 911 call alleging a carjacking and presence of a firearm at the Walmart in Red Deer. The 911 call came from a cellphone registered to an adult male, the affected person (AP), who was the subject of a missing persons report in the Calgary area.
Upon arriving in the vicinity of the Walmart, the RCMP located an unoccupied vehicle associated to the AP. They searched the area around the Walmart with the assistance of a drone but were not able to locate the AP.
At approximately 2:17 p.m., two RCMP officers located the AP walking westbound on 67th Street in Red Deer. The officers got out of their vehicle and approached the AP. The ensuing interaction was captured on the RCMP vehicle’s recording device.
The AP would not identify himself or follow the officers’ directions. The AP then ran at the officers and produced an item resembling a firearm from his jacket pocket, which he pointed at the officers. One officer fired his firearm and the other fired a non-lethal projectile.
The AP was hit with rounds from the firearm and fell to the ground. He received treatment and was then airlifted to a Calgary hospital, where he remains.
ASIRT’s investigation will examine the use of force by the officer. No additional information will be released.
ASIRT’s mandate is to effectively, independently and objectively investigate incidents involving Alberta’s police that have resulted in serious injury or death to any person, as well as serious or sensitive allegations of police misconduct.
News release from Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT)
Large amount of cash and assets seized in Edmonton drug bust
More than $200,000 in cash, vehicles, and jewelry was seized as the result of a six-month drug trafficking investigation. ALERT also seized cocaine, fentanyl, and three firearms after searching six Edmonton homes.
ALERT Edmonton’s organized crime team began their investigation in September 2022. Multiple suspects and various homes and apartment units across the city were identified and searched.
“Our investigation grew quickly as police discovered just how sophisticated this operation was. This drug trafficking group was selling large quantities of cocaine and had a significant cash flow,” said Staff Sgt. Rich Dejong, ALERT Edmonton.
On February 21, 2023 six search warrants were executed on addresses across Edmonton with assistance from the Edmonton Police Service and RCMP.
ALERT seized approximately $450, 000 worth of drugs, including:
- 3 kgs of cocaine;
- 1.1 kgs of fentanyl;
- 2,543 fentanyl pills;
- 190 grams of ketamine;
- 809 unknown pills;
- 1.6 kgs of psilocybin mushrooms; and
- 12 grams of methamphetamine.
As part of the investigation, police also seized numerous assets including;
- $216,000 cash;
- Three firearms;
- Three vehicles; and
- Assorted luxury watches.
“When police seize proceeds of crime, specific entities like cash and vehicles, we help to break the cycle that is organized crime. It’s important that we include these items under civil forfeiture so they cannot continue to be used to commit any other crimes,” Dejong added.
The investigation remains ongoing as investigators prepare reports and disclosure for Crown Counsel.
Members of the public who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can call local police, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is always anonymous.
ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime.
This release is distributed by the Government of Alberta on behalf of the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team.
ASIRT investigation continues into CPS officer-involved shooting causing injury in Calgary
On Feb. 8, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate an officer-involved shooting in the City of Calgary.
At approximately 4 a.m. that day, the Calgary Police Service (CPS) responded to a 911 call from a residence on Hendon Drive NW. The caller stated that a “giant truck” had hit her residence and a parked vehicle. CPS officers attended and observed the truck repeatedly hitting a parked vehicle at the residence.
As a CPS officer approached the truck, the driver pointed an item resembling a handgun at the officer. The officer discharged their firearm, striking the driver once. The driver attempted to leave the scene in the truck but was unsuccessful. The CPS tactical team attended and after approximately 1.5 hours, the driver exited the truck and was arrested. The driver suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Below is a photo of the seized item found in the truck after the driver was taken into custody.
ASIRT’s investigation will examine the use of force by the officer. No additional information will be released.
ASIRT’s mandate is to effectively, independently and objectively investigate incidents involving Alberta’s police that have resulted in serious injury or death to any person, as well as serious or sensitive allegations of police misconduct.
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