ASIRT investigating death of Edmonton man following interaction with police

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating the death of a man following an interaction with Edmonton Police Service (EPS) officers at his home.

At about 3 a.m. on Oct. 11, a woman called EPS and requested a wellness check on a man who had made comments to her about dying by suicide.

The man then called Emergency Medical Services (EMS) himself and advised he had swallowed a large quantity of pills.

EPS dispatched two officers to conduct a wellness check. Upon arrival, the officers were advised by the man’s mother, who was at the home, that she believed he had taken an excessive amount of different medications and alcohol. The man was sleeping and being cared for by his mother, who said she would remain with him until EMS arrived.

After the officers left the home, the man’s condition deteriorated, prompting his mother to call EMS again. She performed CPR until emergency personnel arrived.

Paramedics attempted life-saving measures for about 30 minutes, before pronouncing the man dead just before 7 a.m.  

The information in this release reflects that ASIRT investigators know at this early stage and what they can share while maintaining the integrity of the investigation.

ASIRT is part of the Police Review Commission, an independent civilian-led agency that investigates potential criminal offences involving police across Alberta, including cases where the actions of a police officer may have resulted in serious injury or death.

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