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RCMP Officer Shoots Armed Suspect in Detachment Parking Lot
29 Jul
Summary
- Police shot a person with a suspected firearm in RCMP detachment parking lot
- Victim taken to hospital in serious condition
- RCMP and Alberta's police watchdog investigating the incident
On July 28, 2025, police in Sherwood Park, Alberta were involved in a shooting incident in the parking lot of an RCMP detachment. According to reports, officers spotted an individual in the lot who appeared to be carrying a firearm. This prompted the police to open fire, striking the person.
The victim was immediately transported to the hospital in serious condition. The RCMP has stated that an internal review will be conducted to examine the officers' training, policies, and duty status related to the shooting. Additionally, Alberta's independent police watchdog has launched an investigation into the incident.
Details remain limited, as authorities work to piece together the circumstances that led to the confrontation. The RCMP has not yet disclosed why the individual was present in the detachment's parking lot or provided any further information about the person's identity or condition.
