A 15-year-old from the Samson Cree Nation was fatally shot by Alberta RCMP officers in Wetaskiwin early Friday, following a confrontation in which the teen was reportedly armed with multiple weapons.The incident began when Wetaskiwin RCMP received a 911 call at 12:28 a.m. from a person claiming they were being followed and that individuals were trying to kill them. Officers located the caller on 56 St. and 37A Ave. nearly an hour later, at 1:22 a.m. Upon approaching the individual, officers discovered that the teen was carrying several weapons, which they were able to confiscate.However, a confrontation ensued during which two RCMP officers discharged their firearms, striking the 15-year-old. Officers immediately administered first aid and called EMS, who transported the teen to the hospital. Despite lifesaving efforts, the teen was pronounced dead at the hospital.The RCMP expressed their condolences to the family, loved ones, and friends of the young man, acknowledging the traumatic nature of the event for everyone involved.In accordance with legislative requirements, the Director of Law Enforcement was notified, prompting the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) to launch an independent investigation into the incident. The RCMP has committed to full transparency and accountability, pledging their full support to the ASIRT investigation.Additionally, the RCMP has initiated an internal review to examine the events leading up to the shooting, including an assessment of police training, policy, and response. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
A 15-year-old from the Samson Cree Nation was fatally shot by Alberta RCMP officers in Wetaskiwin early Friday, following a confrontation in which the teen was reportedly armed with multiple weapons.The incident began when Wetaskiwin RCMP received a 911 call at 12:28 a.m. from a person claiming they were being followed and that individuals were trying to kill them. Officers located the caller on 56 St. and 37A Ave. nearly an hour later, at 1:22 a.m. Upon approaching the individual, officers discovered that the teen was carrying several weapons, which they were able to confiscate.However, a confrontation ensued during which two RCMP officers discharged their firearms, striking the 15-year-old. Officers immediately administered first aid and called EMS, who transported the teen to the hospital. Despite lifesaving efforts, the teen was pronounced dead at the hospital.The RCMP expressed their condolences to the family, loved ones, and friends of the young man, acknowledging the traumatic nature of the event for everyone involved.In accordance with legislative requirements, the Director of Law Enforcement was notified, prompting the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) to launch an independent investigation into the incident. The RCMP has committed to full transparency and accountability, pledging their full support to the ASIRT investigation.Additionally, the RCMP has initiated an internal review to examine the events leading up to the shooting, including an assessment of police training, policy, and response. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
