On August 24, 2020, an incident involving a Red Deer RCMP officer resulted in the shooting of a woman driving a stolen vehicle. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has now concluded its investigation, determining that the officer's use of force was justified under the circumstances.The shooting occurred during an early morning search for a stolen white Ford Edge that had evaded police the previous day. At 2:21 a.m., the subject officer (SO) located the vehicle in a driveway and positioned his police car nearby. As the officer approached on foot, the driver of the Ford Edge, referred to as the affected person (AP), attempted to flee. The officer fired five shots, one of which struck the AP in the left calf.According to ASIRT's findings, the AP claimed a friend had asked her to drive the vehicle to another location to unload tools, which she suspected were stolen. When she saw the police vehicle, she tried to drive away, not realizing the officer would perceive this as a threat to his life. The officer stated he believed he was in immediate danger of being run over, prompting him to discharge his firearm.Witnesses and evidence provided conflicting accounts of the incident, but ASIRT's analysis concluded that the officer's actions were within the bounds of the law. The investigation highlighted the limited space and potential danger faced by the officer, justifying his use of lethal force.The AP faced charges of assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, dangerous driving, and possession of a stolen motor vehicle. She pled guilty to dangerous driving and received a six-month conditional sentence, one-year probation, and a one-year driving suspension.ASIRT emphasized the need for tactical considerations in similar situations to minimize the risk of harm to all parties involved. Despite the justified use of force, the report underscored the potential for such incidents to escalate dangerously.In conclusion, ASIRT found no reasonable grounds to believe an offence was committed by the officer. The investigation reaffirms the importance of careful, measured responses in high-stress law enforcement scenarios to ensure the safety of both officers and the public..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
On August 24, 2020, an incident involving a Red Deer RCMP officer resulted in the shooting of a woman driving a stolen vehicle. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has now concluded its investigation, determining that the officer's use of force was justified under the circumstances.The shooting occurred during an early morning search for a stolen white Ford Edge that had evaded police the previous day. At 2:21 a.m., the subject officer (SO) located the vehicle in a driveway and positioned his police car nearby. As the officer approached on foot, the driver of the Ford Edge, referred to as the affected person (AP), attempted to flee. The officer fired five shots, one of which struck the AP in the left calf.According to ASIRT's findings, the AP claimed a friend had asked her to drive the vehicle to another location to unload tools, which she suspected were stolen. When she saw the police vehicle, she tried to drive away, not realizing the officer would perceive this as a threat to his life. The officer stated he believed he was in immediate danger of being run over, prompting him to discharge his firearm.Witnesses and evidence provided conflicting accounts of the incident, but ASIRT's analysis concluded that the officer's actions were within the bounds of the law. The investigation highlighted the limited space and potential danger faced by the officer, justifying his use of lethal force.The AP faced charges of assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, dangerous driving, and possession of a stolen motor vehicle. She pled guilty to dangerous driving and received a six-month conditional sentence, one-year probation, and a one-year driving suspension.ASIRT emphasized the need for tactical considerations in similar situations to minimize the risk of harm to all parties involved. Despite the justified use of force, the report underscored the potential for such incidents to escalate dangerously.In conclusion, ASIRT found no reasonable grounds to believe an offence was committed by the officer. The investigation reaffirms the importance of careful, measured responses in high-stress law enforcement scenarios to ensure the safety of both officers and the public..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
