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Calgary Woman Shot By Police After Armed Standoff
18 Sep
Summary
- Woman called police, stating she was armed and intended self-harm.
- Officers negotiated for 45 minutes before woman exited the home.
- An air-powered pistol was discovered at the scene by ASIRT.
On August 26th, Calgary police responded to a residence in the Legacy community at 1:30 a.m. following a distressed call from a woman who reported being armed and planning self-harm. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) later disclosed that the woman expressed a desire for a police confrontation during the 45-minute negotiation period.
Officers surrounded the home while maintaining contact. Shortly after 2 a.m., the woman emerged from the house, and despite repeated commands to drop a weapon, officers fired multiple rounds from a less-lethal launcher and a rifle, striking her. First responders provided medical aid.
During the response, a natural gas leak was detected, prompting the evacuation of nearby homes. A gas meter had been ruptured, although the cause was not immediately specified. One officer required hospitalization for gas exposure, and another received medical evaluation. Residents were allowed to return once the leak was resolved. ASIRT confirmed an air-powered pistol was recovered at the scene.
