On Wednesday night, police received a call about a man with a sword in a parkade on Varsity Estates Circle N.W. YYC
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“One officer discharged his firearm, striking the man and causing him to fall to the ground,” ASIRT said. “A police service dog moved the man away from the sword.” Police and a paramedic administered first aid and an ambulance took the man to hospital with serious injuries.Investigators located a sword at the scene and said there was “significant damage” to the mechanical room where the man was barricaded.
ASIRT said its investigation will look at the uses of force, with no further information to be released until the investigation is concluded. ASIRT would like to speak with anyone who has information about the incident or who may have video footage. They are asked to call investigators at 403-592-4306.
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