Man Fatally Shot by RCMP During Warrant Arrest Attempt in Brooks
ASIRT is investigating after police said a wanted man produced a weapon and died following an attempted arrest on outstanding warrants.
- An Alberta RCMP officer fatally shot a wanted man in Brooks on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, during an attempted arrest in the Greenbrook neighborhood about 190 kilometres east of Calgary.
- Officers were executing a warrant in Greenbrook at about 4 p.m. when the suspect attempted to flee and, according to police, "produced a weapon."
- One officer discharged their service weapon during the confrontation; the man died at the scene despite life-saving measures provided by responding members.
- The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team launched an independent investigation into the incident, while the RCMP is conducting its own internal review of training, policy, and officer response.
- Brooks RCMP stated, "Currently, there is no danger to the public," while the identity of the deceased remains unreleased pending further investigation.
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Man fatally shot by RCMP during warrant arrest attempt in Brooks
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