ASIRT investigating after fatal police shooting in Brooks

Alberta’s Serious Incident Response Team is investigating after a man died during a confrontation with Brooks RCMP.

According to a release on Wednesday, Brooks RCMP were executing a warrant in Greenbrook Village, a mobile-home park located in the town, around 4 p.m. that day when the suspect attempted to flee after officers knocked on his door.

As he attempted to flee, a confrontation took place and police say the suspect produced a weapon. In response, one officer discharged their service weapon.

Despite life-saving attempts made by officers, the man died at the scene as a result of his injuries. ASIRT is now conducting an independent investigation into the incident.