News release

Strathcona County RCMP member involved shooting – Update

July 28, 2025 - Sherwood Park, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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On July 28, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., officers with the Strathcona County RCMP observed an individual with what appeared to be a firearm in the detachment parking lot. An incident occurred resulting in at least one officer discharged their service weapon, and the individual was struck. The individual has been transported to the hospital by EMS with injuries.

The RCMP believes in processes that seek the facts and it’s important that processes taken to assess the actions of all those involved, including the police, are fair, transparent, and defendable. This is why, as soon as we became aware of this incident, we immediately notified the Director of Law Enforcement and initiated our internal review process. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has been directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the actions of the police during this investigation.  

Independent of ASIRT’s investigation, the RCMP’s internal review process has been implemented to gather a full account of what took place during this incident. RCMP training, policy, police response, and the member’s duty status will be subject to review. The RCMP is, of course, fully cooperating with ASIRT. All media inquiries about this incident should now be directed to ASIRT at 780-641-9099. 

Background

July 28, 2025

Strathcona County RCMP officer involved shooting

Strathcona County RCMP are advising of a police shooting that occurred today at the Strathcona County Detachment resulting in a suspect being shot and transported to hospital.

There is no ongoing risk to the public.

More information regarding this incident is anticipated later today.

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