Alberta RCMP officer involved shooting in Canmore – Update #2

March 15, 2023
Canmore, Alberta

News release

As a result of further investigation, Southern Alberta District General Investigation Section (GIS) has laid additional charges against the 27-year-old individual as a result of the officer involved shooting, which occurred on Feb. 24, 2023, in Canmore.

The 27-year-old individual has been charged with:

  • Attempted murder with firearm
  • Discharging firearm with intent
  • Discharging firearm – recklessness (x3)
  • Prohibited or restricted firearm: with ammunition
  • Possession of weapon obtained by crime
  • Firearm or weapon: possession contrary to prohibition order
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Assaulting peace officer with weapon
  • Resisting or obstructing peace officer
  • Failing to comply with release order (x2)
  • Possession for the purpose if trafficking

The 27-year-old individual remains in custody and will be appearing in Canmore Provincial Court on March 29, 2023.

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Contact information

Alberta RCMP Media Relations
780-509-3970

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