Calgary police shooting in Bridlewood leaves man critically injured; ASIRT probes
A Calgary police shooting in Bridlewood early Tuesday morning left an armed man in critical condition and prompted Alberta’s Serious Incident Response Team to open an independent investigation.
Police say officers responded to a disturbance call on the 1000 block of Bridlemeadows Manor Southwest at about 1 a.m., and the confrontation that followed culminated in officers discharging their firearms after the man stepped outside a residence.
Shooting near Bridlemeadows Manor in Bridlewood
Calgary police reported that officers were called to a home in the Bridlewood community for a disturbance involving a man with a weapon.
When officers arrived, the suspect remained inside the residence for a period of time; a confrontation occurred within two hours of the initial call and the shooting took place as the man moved outside.
Police timeline and on-scene actions
According to the Calgary Police Service, the initial call came at approximately 1 a.m., and officers established contact with occupants at the address shortly afterward.
Investigators say officers engaged with the subject and that, during that interaction, a confrontation developed which led to the use of lethal force.
Injuries and hospital transfer
The man who was shot by police was transported to hospital in critical condition, Calgary police confirmed.
No officers were reported injured in the incident, and the hospital transfer is being handled by emergency medical services as part of the immediate response.
ASIRT takes over the investigation
Alberta’s Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has been called to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
As the provincial oversight agency for incidents involving police where serious injury or death occurs, ASIRT will conduct an independent probe to determine whether police actions complied with law and policy.
Evidence gathering and next steps
ASIRT investigators typically secure the scene, collect physical evidence, interview witnesses and obtain statements from the officers involved, and that process has begun in this case.
Forensic work, including any audio or video from body-worn cameras and surveillance footage, will be examined as part of the evidence collection and analysis.
Police statements and community information
The Calgary Police Service provided initial details about the disturbance call and confirmed the involvement of an armed individual, but it did not release names or further identifying information pending ASIRT’s investigation.
Officials noted that public safety measures were implemented at the scene, and residents in the immediate area were not reported as being harmed during the incident.
What ASIRT reviews in officer-involved shootings
When ASIRT investigates a police shooting, investigators assess whether officers’ actions met applicable criminal and procedural standards, including use-of-force policies and the legal test for self-defence.
The agency will review all available evidence and can recommend charges to prosecutors if the investigation finds grounds to do so, or clear officers if the actions are found to be justified under the law.
Local residents reported increased police activity in the Bridlewood area early in the morning, and a number of neighbours told media they were surprised by the late-night disturbance.
Community members expressed concern and said they expected transparency from both the Calgary Police Service and ASIRT as the independent review proceeds.
ASIRT’s involvement means that the Calgary Police Service will be limited in discussing operational details while the independent probe is ongoing.
That constraint is standard in cases under review to protect the integrity of the investigation and the rights of those involved.
Officials have not released the identity of the person shot or the precise nature of the weapon reported by callers, citing the ongoing investigation and privacy considerations.
ASIRT typically provides periodic updates as the investigation advances, but a timeline for conclusions or public findings has not been announced.
Calgary residents and others seeking more information should expect official updates only after ASIRT completes its preliminary work and determines what information can be released without jeopardizing the investigation.
