Calgary police seek 2 men after officer fires weapon in Castleridge
Officer fired weapon after being threatened with what he believed was handgun, police say
Calgary police are searching for two men following an officer-involved shooting in the city's northeast Thursday morning.
The incident began around 5:45 a.m MT when police responded to a disturbance call in the 100 block of Castleridge Crescent N.E.
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Someone inside the home said two men were threatening to shoot one of the residents but had left in a red Pontiac before police arrived on the scene.
Shortly after, an officer came across the vehicle and followed it. The Pontiac slammed on the brakes and both men jumped out.
This resulted in the officer firing a weapon after one of the suspects threatened him with what he believed was a handgun.
Police do not yet know whether either suspect was injured during the incident as both men ran from the scene.
The guns and gangs unit has been called in to investigate and the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has been advised of the incident.
Tracey Stevens, who lives nearby, says there are police cruisers in the area on a regular basis.
"It's scary to even hear. Like, is it safe to bring my kids outside?" she said.
Police say both suspects are East Indian and about 5'8" tall. The first man was wearing baggy jeans, a blue and brown jacket and is likely in his late 20s.
The second man is described as being in his early 30s with a slim build and possibly wearing all black clothing.
The Calgary police officer involved in the shooting has five years' experience.