One person is dead following a shooting involving an Edmonton police officer in the city's southwest, with Alberta's police watchdog now investigating the incident.
The shooting occurred on Saturday, June 27, 2026, though authorities have not yet released the exact location or time. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has been deployed to investigate, as is standard for any incident involving police that results in serious injury or death.
Details of the incident remain limited
Edmonton Police Service (EPS) confirmed that an officer was involved in a shooting that left one person dead. No officers were injured in the incident. ASIRT has taken over the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
“ASIRT is investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting involving an Edmonton Police Service officer that resulted in the death of one individual,” an ASIRT spokesperson said in a statement. The watchdog has not yet provided further details, citing the ongoing investigation.
Police watchdog role and process
ASIRT is Alberta's independent civilian oversight agency responsible for investigating incidents involving police that result in serious injury or death, as well as allegations of serious misconduct. The agency typically releases initial details within 24 to 48 hours of an incident, including the location, time, and basic facts. A full investigation can take months to complete, after which a public report is issued.
This is a developing story. More information is expected to be released by ASIRT in the coming days. The Edmonton Police Service has not yet commented further on the incident.
