Calay News
A 16-year-old boy in Edmonton, Canada, shot his mother and killed two police officers before taking his own life on Thursday. The incident took place in Alberta when the male shot and wounded his mother early in the morning. Two patrol officers arrived at the scene around 12:47 a.m. and were shot and killed by the suspect. There was no indication that the officers were able to fire shots. The chief of the Edmonton Police Service, Dale McFee, stated that the suspected gunman died by shooting himself. A woman was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, where she remained in a serious but stable condition.
The motive for the shooting is not yet clear. The police department is investigating the case and has not released any further information about the suspect. The identities of the police officers who lost their lives have been identified as Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan. Both were described as seasoned officers, with Jordan having served with the Edmonton police force for over 10 years and Ryan having worked with them for six years.
The incident is considered a domestic call, and it has been a reminder of the danger that police officers face while responding to such calls. The Edmonton Police Association president stated that such incidents are “a constant reminder that, when we put on the uniform, we never know what we will be facing or what the end result will be.”
The tragic event has led to an outpouring of condolences and support from across the country. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his condolences to the families of the officers killed and called the shooting “a devastating reminder of the risks faced by police officers every single day.”
The incident has once again raised concerns over gun violence and the availability of firearms in Canada. Although Canada has stricter gun laws than the US, there have been growing concerns about gun violence in the country. The government has been facing increasing pressure to take measures to address this issue.
