A senior citizen who shot at police cars Sunday afternoon was shot dead by two Regina police officers.At approximately 3:47 p.m., the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) received a notification from the Regina Police Service (RPS) regarding an officer-involved shooting that had just taken place on the 1100 block of Garry St. in the west-central Rosemont-Mount Royal neighbourhood. SIRT's Civilian Executive Director accepted the notification as within SIRT's mandate and directed an investigation by SIRT.During the preceding days, RPS received reports regarding an individual residing on the 1100 Block of Garry St. damaging neighboring property, and commenced an investigation. On Saturday, RPS members attended to the location of the report but did not encounter the subject of the complaint, a 65-year-old man. On Sunday, RPS again received a report regarding the man and at approximately 1:07 p.m., arrived at the location. RPS patrol members communicated with the man, and following comments made during that conversation, contained the residence while seeking a judicial authorization to enter the residence. The RPS Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was engaged and attended to the location.At approximately 3:35 p.m., a confrontation occurred outside of the residence between the 65-year-old man and members of RPS. During these events, a marked RPS patrol vehicle was struck by several gunshots, and two RPS members discharged their service firearms, striking the man. RPS Tactical EMS was staged nearby and immediately following the incident relocated to the scene to provide care for the man. The man was assessed by EMS and was subsequently declared deceased on scene at approximately 3:41 p.m.Following the notification, a SIRT team consisting of the Civilian Executive Director and four SIRT investigators was deployed to Regina to begin their investigation. During the course of SIRT's investigation, a loaded, non-police handgun and several spent cartridges were recovered from the incident scene and have been secured as exhibits.As part of the ongoing investigation, SIRT is asking anyone who directly witnessed or may have video of the incident to contact SIRT at sirt@gov.sk.ca.SIRT's investigation will examine the conduct of police during this incident, including the circumstances surrounding the man's death. RPS will maintain responsibility for any investigation into the original incident. A final report will be issued to the public within 90 days of the investigation ending.SIRT's mandate is to investigate alleged cases of serious injury, death, sexual assault or interpersonal violence arising from the actions or omissions of on and off-duty police officers, or while an individual is in police custody.For updates on SIRT investigations, follow SIRT at https://twitter.com/SIRT_SK..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.
A senior citizen who shot at police cars Sunday afternoon was shot dead by two Regina police officers.At approximately 3:47 p.m., the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) received a notification from the Regina Police Service (RPS) regarding an officer-involved shooting that had just taken place on the 1100 block of Garry St. in the west-central Rosemont-Mount Royal neighbourhood. SIRT's Civilian Executive Director accepted the notification as within SIRT's mandate and directed an investigation by SIRT.During the preceding days, RPS received reports regarding an individual residing on the 1100 Block of Garry St. damaging neighboring property, and commenced an investigation. On Saturday, RPS members attended to the location of the report but did not encounter the subject of the complaint, a 65-year-old man. On Sunday, RPS again received a report regarding the man and at approximately 1:07 p.m., arrived at the location. RPS patrol members communicated with the man, and following comments made during that conversation, contained the residence while seeking a judicial authorization to enter the residence. The RPS Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was engaged and attended to the location.At approximately 3:35 p.m., a confrontation occurred outside of the residence between the 65-year-old man and members of RPS. During these events, a marked RPS patrol vehicle was struck by several gunshots, and two RPS members discharged their service firearms, striking the man. RPS Tactical EMS was staged nearby and immediately following the incident relocated to the scene to provide care for the man. The man was assessed by EMS and was subsequently declared deceased on scene at approximately 3:41 p.m.Following the notification, a SIRT team consisting of the Civilian Executive Director and four SIRT investigators was deployed to Regina to begin their investigation. During the course of SIRT's investigation, a loaded, non-police handgun and several spent cartridges were recovered from the incident scene and have been secured as exhibits.As part of the ongoing investigation, SIRT is asking anyone who directly witnessed or may have video of the incident to contact SIRT at sirt@gov.sk.ca.SIRT's investigation will examine the conduct of police during this incident, including the circumstances surrounding the man's death. RPS will maintain responsibility for any investigation into the original incident. A final report will be issued to the public within 90 days of the investigation ending.SIRT's mandate is to investigate alleged cases of serious injury, death, sexual assault or interpersonal violence arising from the actions or omissions of on and off-duty police officers, or while an individual is in police custody.For updates on SIRT investigations, follow SIRT at https://twitter.com/SIRT_SK..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.