A person was shot by a Mountie in Fort McMurray on Thursday.
According to Alberta RCMP, the Mountie was attacked while checking out a disturbance at a home on Siltstone Place.
“While ensuring that everyone was safe in the residence, an altercation ensued and an officer was attacked. As a result, the officer discharged their service weapon,” Albert RCMP said in a statement.
The person shot was seriously hurt and taken to hospital.
The officer sustained minor injuries.
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team will investigate.