A man is fatally shot by Calgary police during a confrontation related to a domestic disturbance at a mobile home park on 17th Avenue S.E. Wednesday morning. The incident escalated when the individual, described as being in crisis, exited the residence armed with a knife and charged towards the officers, leading to the deployment of a Taser and a firearm by police.
No officers were injured in the encounter, but the deceased was pronounced dead at the scene despite immediate first aid attempts. This marks the first officer-involved shooting in Calgary for the year, prompting an investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
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