A Calgary Police Service member shot a suspect during a confrontation on Deerfoot Trail on June 21, 2026. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has been called in to investigate the incident.
Details of the Incident
The shooting occurred while officers were attempting to arrest a suspect on Deerfoot Trail, a major highway in Calgary. The suspect was shot by a police officer during the encounter. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the suspect was transported to a hospital for treatment. No further details have been released about the suspect's condition or the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Investigation by ASIRT
ASIRT, the provincial agency that investigates serious incidents involving police, has taken over the case. According to ASIRT protocol, the involved officer has been placed on administrative duties pending the outcome of the investigation. The agency is expected to release more information as the investigation progresses.
Calgary police have not commented on the incident beyond confirming that an investigation is underway. The public has been asked to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
