Suspect in Calgary Police Shooting Dies of Injuries: CPS
Suspect in Calgary Police Shooting Dies of Injuries

The suspect shot by a Calgary Police Service member during a confrontation on Deerfoot Trail on June 21, 2026, has died of his injuries, according to the Calgary Police Service.

Incident Details

The shooting occurred during a police operation on Deerfoot Trail, a major Calgary roadway. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating the incident, as is standard for any police-involved shooting in the province.

ASIRT has not yet released the identity of the deceased or the officer involved. The confrontation that led to the shooting remains under investigation.

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Investigation Ongoing

ASIRT is an independent agency that investigates incidents involving Alberta police that result in serious injury or death. The agency will determine whether the use of force was justified.

The Calgary Police Service has not provided further details, citing the ongoing ASIRT probe. No other injuries were reported.

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