Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On Sept. 27, 2023, at approximately 4 p.m., Wood Buffalo RCMP were dispatched to a firearms complaint in the area of Beaconwood Place in Fort McMurray. A male suspect approached the victim at her residence, discharging his firearm and striking her. The male suspect then fled in his vehicle and fired several more shots.
An altercation ensued between the male suspect and the police, resulting in shots being fired. The male suspect was struck and has succumbed to his injuries. The female victim was taken to a local hospital and has since been released. No officers were injured in the incident.
The RCMP believes in processes that seek the facts and it’s important that processes taken to assess the actions of all those involved, including the police, are fair, transparent, and defendable. This is why, as soon as we became aware of this incident, we immediately notified the Director of Law Enforcement and initiated our internal review process. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has been directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the actions of the police during this investigation.
Independent of ASIRT’s investigation, the RCMP’s internal review process has been implemented to gather a full account of what took place during this incident. RCMP training, policy, police response, and the member’s duty status will be subject to review. The RCMP is, of course, fully cooperating with ASIRT. All media inquiries about this incident should now be directed to ASIRT at 780-641-9099.
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An update is anticipated.
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Sept. 27, 2023
Wood Buffalo RCMP advise residents to shelter in place
Wood Buffalo RCMP are advising residents to shelter in place in the area of Beaconwood Place, Fort McMurray. RCMP are investigating a firearms complaint where shots have been fired. Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking residents to avoid the area, and remain in your residence if in the vicinity and refrain from posting police activity on social media.