A Calgary Police Service (CPS) officer has been charged with aggravated assault and careless use of a firearm following an investigation into the discharge of his weapon during an arrest.
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the officer's actions. After gathering evidence, ASIRT determined there were reasonable grounds to believe offences had been committed.
The case was then forwarded to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) for review, as required by the Police Act.
Following that review, the ACPS advised that the evidence met the standard for prosecution. ASIRT Executive Director Michael Ewenson, KC, subsequently determined charges were warranted.
On Wednesday CPS officer Christopher Huggins was charged under Sections 268 and 86(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
He was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to make his first court appearance on March 21, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Calgary.
As the case is now before the courts, no further details will be released.
