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Calgary police officers look for evidence at the scene of an officer-involved shooting that took place near Edworthy Park in Calgary on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.–CP Photo Jeff McIntoshbwagner@medicinehatnews.com<\/a>\nA Calgary police officer was shot twice during a traffic stop near Edworthy Park on Monday, and the suspect, a man police call a known organized crime target, was later found dead in the Bow River.<\/p>\n
The officer is in stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery. His partner administered first aid at the scene, police say. Police have not released his name.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is stable. He\u2019s in good spirits. He\u2019s talking to our members,\u201d Insp. Darren Smith told reporters in an announcement later in the day.<\/p>\n
Police say the stop happened around 11:45 a.m. in the southwest neighbourhood of Spruce Cliff. Smith said it was a random traffic stop with no prior warning. The reason for the stop is still under investigation.<\/p>\n
An occupant of the vehicle stepped out and fired a handgun, striking the officer, police say. The man then fled into the park. Police say he shot at officers and civilians as he ran, whereupon officers returned fire. The shooter carjacked a vehicle, drove until it got stuck, then fled on foot again.<\/p>\n
A police helicopter tracked the man from the air. Police say he also shot at the aircraft. Officers found him dead in the Bow River shortly after.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe do know that he was subject to a self-inflicted gunshot wound,\u201d Smith said. \u201cHowever, we cannot say whether or not any of our officers also struck the offender.\u201d<\/p>\n
Smith confirmed the chase at one point saw the suspect and police firing at each other with bystanders close by in Edworthy Park, west of downtown.<\/p>\n
\u201c(Officers) were yelling at bystanders to get behind vehicles, telling others to run,\u201d Smith said. \u201cIt was very much a chaotic and dynamic scene. I would say it\u2019s out of a movie.\u201d<\/p>\n
Shortly after noon police issued a dangerous person alert and told residents to stay indoors. The alert was lifted about 50 minutes later.<\/p>\n
More than 100 officers were deployed. ASIRT, the province\u2019s police watchdog, will review the officer\u2019s actions and the man\u2019s death.
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