Police shoot 19-year-old woman involved in family dispute
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A 19-year-old woman was shot by Edmonton police on Tuesday but is expected to survive.
A 19-year-old woman was shot by Edmonton police on Tuesday but is expected to survive.
Edmonton Police Service described her injuries as serious but not life threatening.
A family dispute involving a weapon was reported just before 6 p.m. Officers were told two sisters – the 19-year-old and a pre-teen girl whose age was not released – were fighting.
When officers arrived at the home near 65 Avenue and 172 Street, they say the sisters were alone and "involved in a dispute."
According to EPS, a "confrontation" occurred between the responding officers and the 19-year-old.
Police used a conducted energy weapon, commonly known as a Taser, then an officer shot her.
She was taken to hospital.
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