Police Shooting at Dalhousie Station Sparks Investigation and Transit Shutdown
Let me walk you through what happened at Dalhousie LRT station in northwest Calgary, because it all unfolded in broad daylight and quickly turned into a major police investigation. Around 11:30 in the morning, officers were called to the station after bylaw officers reported a man who was acting erratically and was believed to be carrying a knife. This is one of the busier stations in the area, especially with a shopping mall nearby, so there were plenty of commuters and witnesses around at the time.
When police arrived to assist, the situation escalated. During that response, an officer-involved shooting took place, and a man was seriously injured. It was later confirmed that the man was rushed to hospital, though no updates have been given about his condition since then. What was made clear right away is that no police officers or bystanders were hurt, which officials credited to the swift actions taken on the scene.
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Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan addressed the media later in the day, saying the public was no longer at risk. She emphasized that officers acted quickly to protect everyone in what was described as a very dangerous situation. While questions were raised about how many shots were fired, police did not provide a specific number. What they did confirm is that all rounds fired have been accounted for.
As expected in cases like this, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team, known as ASIRT, was called in to take over the investigation. This is standard procedure whenever police actions result in serious injury or death, and ASIRT will now independently examine what led up to the shooting and how it was handled.
Because of the investigation, Dalhousie Station was shut down for several hours. Trains were allowed to pass through the station without stopping, but passengers heading to Dalhousie had to rely on shuttle buses running between Crowfoot, Dalhousie, and Brentwood stations. Transit riders were also asked to avoid the area while police continued their work.
Police Superintendent Joe Brar also spoke about broader safety concerns around transit stations across the city. He acknowledged that public safety in these spaces has long been a concern and said police are continuing to work with the city and other partners to ensure the C-Train system remains safe for everyone.
With many people witnessing the incident, police are now speaking to those who were there. Anyone else with information, video footage, or evidence has been urged to contact ASIRT directly as the investigation moves forward.
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