The widow of murdered Calgary police officer Sgt. Andrew Harnett is pregnant with the couple’s first child, the Western Standard has confirmed..That magnifies even more the tragedy that has gripped the city following the first loss of an officer on duty in 20 years..ThreeWestern Standard sources, who asked to not be identified, said Harnett’s wife, Chelsea, is pregnant with the pair’s first child..Harnett, known as “Hardcore” by his fellow officers, was killed in a hit-and-run after pulling over a vehicle with mismatched licence plates late New Year’s Eve in the community of Falconridge..Harnett’s interactions with the police dispatcher, the information he put into the computer system and his evidence on his personal body-worn camera all contributed to pointing detectives to his killer..Warrants for two people, including the 17-year-old driver were put out within hours. The wanted pair turned themselves into police and made their first court appearance on Saturday..A lawyer for the 17-year-old, who can’t be identified, said she will seek bail for her client when they appear back in court on Monday..Calgary police issued a statement Saturday thanking the public for their support.. “As a Service, we cannot fully express how immensely grateful we are for the outpouring of community support we have received following the tragic loss of Sgt. Andrew Harnett,” said Chief Mark Neufeld..“There is no doubt we are all feeling this loss, but please know this community support is helping us all navigate this difficult time. Knowing you are thinking of Andy, his family and our policing family, when you yourselves are dealing with all of the uncertainty and challenges of the past year, is comforting to say the least.. Mossleigh pub briefly opens before authorities move in .“We are proud to serve you and I am proud to lead our officers and support staff. Over the past 24 hours they have done a tremendous job in not only locating and charging those believed to be responsible for this senseless act, but have also continued to serve our community attending calls for help for those that are in need.”.Calgarians have started to put blue ribbons up on trees in communities along with blue porchlights as a tribute to the fallen officer..“It means the world to our officers to see these displays while they continue in their duties during this difficult time. Thank you to those who begun this campaign, and to those who have taken part,” said CPS..An email address has been established for those wishing to send messages of condolence to Sgt. Harnett’s family – condolences@calgarypolice.ca.Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com.Twitter.com/nobby769
