Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On Oct. 15, 2023, at approximately 7:05 p.m., Grande Prairie RCMP were dispatched to a disturbance at a residence in the area of 104 Avenue and 92A Street in Grande Prairie. Upon arrival, RCMP were confronted by a male armed with a firearm outside of the residence.
An altercation ensued between the male suspect and the police, resulting in shots being fired. The male suspect was struck. Officers immediately provided first aid and EMS was called. The suspect was taken to hospital by EMS, however the suspect later succumbed to his injuries.
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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A release with additional details is anticipated.
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Oct. 15, 2023
Grande Prairie RCMP advise residents to shelter in place
Grande Prairie Alta. – Grande Prairie RCMP are currently on scene responding to a firearms complaint. RCMP are advising residents to shelter in place in the area 104 Avenue and 92A Street in Grande Prairie. Although the situation is contained to a residence. RCMP are asking residents to avoid the area, remain in your residence if in the vicinity and follow the directions of responding officers.
Please refrain from posting police activity on social media until after the situation is over.
An additional release is anticipated.