One person is in stable condition after being shot by a Calgary police officer early Saturday morning.
At around 6 a.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of 39 Street S.E. for reports of a break and enter at a home, police said in a release.
Police believe a tenant living in the upper portion of the home broke into the basement suite and attacked the tenants with a weapon. Police say officers tried to deescalate the situation, first by using a Taser. When the situation continued to escalate, one officer shot the suspect.No officers or members of the public were injured. A victims assistance support team is available for the community.
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