The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team, or ASIRT, is investigating the shooting death of a 15-year-old Samson Cree Nation youth in Wetaskiwin early Friday by the RCMP.
According to a statement from police, Wetaskiwin RCMP received a 911 call from an individual who said they were being followed and people were trying to kill him.
Police said they located an individual who had weapons in his possession. Police said they confiscate the weapons.
“However, a confrontation occurred which resulted in two officers discharging their service firearms and the individual being struck,” said the release from the RCMP.
“Officers immediately transitioned to life-saving measures, rendering first aid to the individual and EMS was called. EMS transported the individual to the hospital however, despite lifesaving efforts, he died at the hospital.”
Samson Cree Nation is located 98 kilometres south of Edmonton.
