Heavy police presence in southeast Edmonton after residents report hearing shots
Several police vehicles and other emergency crews converged on an apartment complex in southeast Edmonton Wednesday.
Police tape could be seen at the entrance to an apartment building near 79 Avenue and 71 Street just after 3 p.m. on Boxing Day.
A number of residents told Global News they heard what sounded like gunshots. Officers carrying firearms could be seen surrounding a red truck. A man was seen being loaded into an ambulance and at least one person appeared to be taken into police custody.
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) said it had been directed to investigate “an Edmonton officer-involved shooting this afternoon that has rested in a death” but could not confirm the address.
Global News has reached out to Edmonton police for comment. This article will be updated when we receive a response.
Edmonton police on scene at an apartment near 79 Avenue and 71 Street on Dec. 26, 2018.
Edmonton police on scene at an apartment near 79 Avenue and 71 Street on Dec. 26, 2018.
Edmonton police on scene at an apartment near 79 Avenue and 71 Street on Dec. 26, 2018.
Edmonton police on scene at an apartment near 79 Avenue and 71 Street on Dec. 26, 2018.
Edmonton police on scene at an apartment near 79 Avenue and 71 Street on Dec. 26, 2018.
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