Man fatally shot by RCMP was Siksika Nation member

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A Siksika Nation man died after being shot by Mounties in Strathmore on Christmas Day, based on nation officers.

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RCMP say after they positioned the person, he approached officers with a weapon. In response, the Mounties fired their sidearms, hanging the person. He was handled by paramedics and brought to hospital.

In a video of the incident posted to social media, a number of loud bangs could be heard as police lights flash within the distance.

No particulars in regards to the man’s situation had been supplied by RCMP Sunday, however an announcement posted to Fb by Siksika Nation’s chief and council on Monday states the person died as a consequence of his accidents.

“Siksika chief and council ship our love, ideas and prayers to the deceased member’s household and can observe up within the investigation,” reads the assertion.

Alberta’s police watchdog, the Alberta Severe Incident Response Group, is investigating the capturing. The RCMP has additionally initiated an inside investigation into the incident.

Strathmore is positioned about 50 kilometres east of Calgary.

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