Man dead following officer-involved shooting in Prince Albert, Sask.
A man is dead following a shooting involving police in Prince Albert.
The man died after he was shot during an incident involving police around 10:40 p.m. Monday, according to Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS).
In a news release sent Tuesday morning, police provided few details concerning the incident which was described as a "confrontation."
The man was treated by paramedics at the scene and transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Reponse Team (SIRT) has been brought in to investigate the incident.
This will be the new provincial police oversight agency's first investigation.
Previously in Saskatchewan, an outside police service would investigate serious incidents involving officers.
With the investigation in the hands of the agency, Prince Albert police chief Jon Bergen said there is little information he can share about the man's death.
Bergen called the incident "extremely tragic and traumatic event."
"No police officer wakes up, puts on the uniform and wants to be faced with the most difficult decision that we will ever have to make as a police officer," Bergen said.
"It's been a long shift for the entire organization, and it will be for for the next few days," Bergen said.
"There's extensive experience that we see through the the SIRT model ... and we trust that experience to collect all available evidence and ensuring that investigation is as thorough and complete as possible."
--With files from Stacey Hein
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
BREAKING Follow live: Serial killer Paul Bernardo denied parole for a third time
Notorious killer Paul Bernardo has been denied parole for a third time following a hearing before the Parole Board of Canada.
Loonie tanks after Trump threatens tariffs on Canadian goods
The Canadian dollar fell to its lowest level since May 2020 after Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian goods shipped to the United States once he takes office in January.
Should Canada retaliate if Trump makes good on 25 per cent tariff threat?
After U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian imports on his first day back in the White House unless his border concerns are addressed, there is mixed reaction on whether Canada should retaliate.
'We need to do better': Canadian leaders respond to Trump's border concerns
As U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatens Canada with major tariffs, sounding alarms over the number of people and drugs illegally crossing into America, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and some premiers say they agree that more could be done.
Biden says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire will take effect Wednesday morning
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah will take effect on Wednesday after both sides accepted an agreement brokered by the United States and France, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday.
As Trump vows major tariff hike, a look at what the U.S. imports from Canada
Some Canadian products could face huge tariffs on the first day of Donald Trump's administration in January. Here’s a quick look at what the U.S. imports from Canada.
Longtime member of Edmonton theatre community dies during 'A Christmas Carol' performance
Edmonton's theatre community is in mourning after an actor died during a performance of "A Christmas Carol" at the Citadel Theatre on Sunday.
Police chief says 'extreme left group' behind Montreal protest violence; Legault calls for more arrests
Quebec Premier Francois Legault is putting pressure on the Montreal police to arrest everyone involved in an anti-NATO protest that turned violent last week.
Canadian government suspends contracts with Boissonnault's former company
The medical supply company co-founded by Liberal MP and former minister Randy Boissonnault has been suspended from bidding on or entering into contracts with the Government of Canada.