Alberta man faces robbery, assault charges after officer-involved shooting

A Calgary man faces charges of robbery and assaulting a police officer after an officer-involved shooting in Lloydminsterlast week.

On Wednesday, Lloydminster RCMPspotted a black truck "believed to be involved in criminal activity," saidthe Alberta Serious Incident Response Team, which is investigating.

• ASIRT investigating officer-involved shooting in Lloydminster

When the truck entered a Tim Hortons drive-thru, RCMP tried to box it in, ASIRT said in a news release. The truck sped off with police in pursuit.

While fleeing police, the truck crashed into another vehicle on40thAvenue, causing the second vehicle to flip onto its roof.

When the truck becameundriveable, two men fled on foot. One ran into a golf course, where he was arrested.

The other man tried to carjack a nearby vehicle, while armed with a handgun, ASIRTsaid.

During the carjacking, one police officer fired his gun. A short time later, a second police officer arrived on scene and fired his weapon.

"The man sustained significant, life-threatening injuries in the incident," ASIRT said in the release. Police provided first aid until EMS arrived.

The wounded man was taken to a local hospital, then transferred to an Edmonton hospital via STARS in serious condition. He remains in police custody.

A 29-year-old Calgary man faces10 charges:

• Robbery with a firearm
• Pointing a firearm
• Assault of police officer
• Assault with a weapon
• Possession of stolen property
• Possession with dangerous purpose
• Possession of firearm without licence
• Possession of firearm while prohibited
• Flight from police
• Dangerous driving

A 30-year-old Sherwood Park man faces three charges:

• Possession of stolen property
• Possession of a controlled substance
• Obstruction

The Sherwood Park man was released with conditions and is set to appear in Lloydminster court on Oct. 16.

ASIRT investigates all incidents involving Albertapolice that result in serious injury or death.