One dead, Sask. RCMP member injured in officer-involved shooting
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One man is dead and an RCMP officer is injured after an officer-involved shooting on the Red Earth Cree Nation in Saskatchewan.
One man is dead and an RCMP officer is injured after an officer-involved shooting on the Red Earth Cree Nation in Saskatchewan.
Police say the officer's injuries are non-life threatening.
According to RCMP, the incident began around 3:40 A.M. Tuesday when Carrot River RCMP were dispatched to Red Earth over a reported gunshot.
Officers responded and apprehended two people to determine their involvement. At this time, no charges have been laid as that portion of the investigation continues.
A third person, identified as a 25-year-old man believed to be involved in the initial incident was found nearby.
RCMP say when officers arrived at the scene, a firearm was discharged at RCMP patrol vehicles. Officers then got out of their vehicles, leading to an altercation.
"Firearms were discharged during the altercation; both the adult male and one of the responding officers sustained injuries as a result," RCMP said in a release.
