ASIRT called after Calgary police shoot man attempting to rob NW liquor store
One man was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after being shot by Calgary Police following an attempted robbery Sunday afternoon.
Posted Aug 19, 2024 6:22 am.
Last Updated Aug 19, 2024 6:23 am.
Alberta’s police watchdog is looking into the Calgary police after an officer shot a man attempting to rob a liquor store in Montgomery Sunday.
Officers say they received a call about an attempted robbery at Ace Liquor on 5032 16 Avenue at 2:30 p.m.
The suspect was spotted by police holding a weapon. However, despite repeated attempts demanding he drop it, the suspect refused, leading one officer to shoot him.
The suspect was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
No injuries were reported.
As a result, Alberta’s police watchdog, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), is now investigating.
