EDMONTON—Two Edmonton police officers were shot and killed while responding to a call early on March 16.
According to a social media post by Staff Sergeant Michael Elliott, former president of the Edmonton Police Association, the incident happened near the neighbourhood of Inglewood in northwest Edmonton.
“No words can describe what our members & their families are feeling at this moment. Our entire service & community are mourning & I’m devastated,” Elliott said.
Police have closed access to the area of the incident and set up command posts in the area.
Police Chief Dale McFee and other authorities will be making statements on the tragedy later today….