On Sunday, May 11, 2014, at approximately 8:30 p.m. the Edmonton Police Service executed a warrant in the area of 53 Avenue and 149 A Street.
An exchange of gun fire took place between a suspect and police.
EMS responded and the suspect was pronounced deceased on scene. An Edmonton Police Officer was injured and transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has been notified and will be taking over the investigation. ASIRT investigates all officer involved shootings.
The Edmonton Police Service will not be able to provide further comment.