Calgary Police say officers discharged their firearm after a man allegedly pointed a gun at officers during a traffic stop in a northwest neighbourhood.
After a 90-minute standoff, police said a tactical team gassed the suspect out of the vehicle at around 5:30 a.m.Story continues below advertisementNo officers were injured.The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is now investigating. ASIRT is an agency that investigates the conduct of officers in incidents that have resulted in death, serious injury or allegations of misconduct.
A man who pointed a gun at police is in hospital in stable condition after being shot by police on Hendon Drive NW. ASIRT is investigating. Live updates from the scene on Global News Morning.
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