Alberta police watchdog investigates in-custody death in southeast Calgary
A man died Saturday after Calgary officers deployed a Taser during an arrest in the Abbeydale neighbourhood following a residential break-in call.
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Update — July 24, 2026: The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating a fatal shooting by RCMP in Brooks on July 15, after officers responding to a break and enter call shot a man who fled into an alley armed with a knife and ran toward an officer. The man died at the scene despite first aid provided by officers and paramedics. The Police Review Commission directed ASIRT to investigate the use of force and circumstances surrounding the death as a Level 1 matter under the Police Act.
Alberta's police watchdog has launched an investigation into an in-custody death that occurred Saturday, July 11, in southeast Calgary's Abbeydale neighbourhood.
Calgary police responded to reports of a residential break-in involving a weapon on the 0 to 100 block of Abbercove Road. The suspect fled into the neighbourhood but was quickly located. When officers attempted to take him into custody, he became combative and refused to comply with their directions.
One officer deployed a conductive energy weapon, commonly known as a Taser. A short time later, the man appeared to be in medical distress and was transported to hospital, where he was subsequently declared deceased.
No officers or members of the public were injured in the incident. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has taken over the investigation, and Calgary police said no further details will be released.
The facts
When did the in-custody death occur?
The death occurred on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in southeast Calgary's Abbeydale neighbourhood.
What happened when Calgary police responded to the break-in call?
Officers located the suspect in the Abbeydale neighbourhood after he fled from the 0 to 100 block of Abbercove Road. When officers attempted to arrest him, he became combative and refused to comply, and one officer deployed a Taser. The man went into medical distress and died at hospital.
Who is investigating the death?
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has taken over the investigation from Calgary police.
