Three Mounties are recovering from their injuries after a shooting on the main street of St. Paul, in northern Alberta. The gunman was killed in the confrontation.
One witness said a police cruiser rammed into a black Dodge truck in downtown St. Paul on Friday. (@RheaLabrie/Twitter)
The chaotic scene unfolded in the town of 5,400 at about 6 p.m. MT Friday when officers heard gunshots outside the local RCMP detachment.
A man in a black Dodge pickup truck rammed a police cruiser as he tried to flee, trapping the officer inside the vehicle. Police say that's when the man opened fire.
Chief Supt. Randy McInnes says the officers returned fire, killing the gunman.
"I've seen movie scenes not as horrific as this. There's bits of pieces of vehicle all over the street a half a block away," he said.
"I was shaken by it to the point where I couldn't properly text a message to my commanding officer to let them know what was going on."
McInnes says the female officer inside the police vehicle suffered serious leg injuries. A male officer was shot in the hand and another was hit in the face with flying glass. Both men were treated and released.
Meanwhile, officers found another man dead while responding to a medical distress call. It's not clear if there is any connection to the man in the black pickup.
Further details, including the gunman's name and a possible motive for the shooting, haven't been released.
Alberta Justice Minister Jonathan Denis released a statement following the shooting, saying the events in St. Paul are a reminder of the dangers faced by police.
He extended his thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by the incident on behalf of Premier Dave Hancock and all Albertans.
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team, which is called in when the actions of a police officer result in serious injury or death, is investigating.
St. Paul is about 150 kilometres northeast of Edmonton.
St. Paul is located about 150 kilomtres northeast of Edmonton. (Google Maps)
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