One person is dead following an altercation with the Alberta RCMP..On Monday, shortly after 11 p.m., Valleyview RCMP was dispatched to a report of a suicidal male with a firearm..The Mounties attended the residence and a male was located outside with the firearm. After initiating communication and an attempt to defuse the situation an officer discharged their firearm.."Officers immediately provided first aid, however, the male succumbed to his injuries while en route to hospital," the Alberta RCMP stated.."No officers were injured during this incident.".Valleyview is 350 km northwest of Edmonton..The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has taken over the carriage of the investigation.."RCMP training, policy, police response, and the duty status of the members involved will be subject to review," the Alberta RCMP said.."The Alberta RCMP is, of course, fully cooperating with ASIRT and will not be commenting further on this incident."
One person is dead following an altercation with the Alberta RCMP..On Monday, shortly after 11 p.m., Valleyview RCMP was dispatched to a report of a suicidal male with a firearm..The Mounties attended the residence and a male was located outside with the firearm. After initiating communication and an attempt to defuse the situation an officer discharged their firearm.."Officers immediately provided first aid, however, the male succumbed to his injuries while en route to hospital," the Alberta RCMP stated.."No officers were injured during this incident.".Valleyview is 350 km northwest of Edmonton..The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has taken over the carriage of the investigation.."RCMP training, policy, police response, and the duty status of the members involved will be subject to review," the Alberta RCMP said.."The Alberta RCMP is, of course, fully cooperating with ASIRT and will not be commenting further on this incident."
