The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has been called to investigate an incident that resulted in two people, including a Grande Prairie RCMP officer being sent to hospital.
According to RCMP officials, Grande Prairie RCMP received a call around 2:15 p.m. on Jan. 6 about a single-vehicle collision near Township Road 750 and Range Road 51. The driver was allegedly travelling at high speed and then fled the scene on foot.
Mounties were reported to have arrived at the scene around 3 p.m., when it is alleged an altercation between the officer and the suspect ensued. During the encounter the officer was reportedly stabbed and discharged his firearm, striking the suspect.
According to police, the officer and the suspect were taken to hospital and are expected to survive their injuries.
To comply with legislative requirements, ASIRT will investigate the use of force. The duty status of the officer involved will be reviewed.
A heavy police presence in the area was expected to continue into the evening.
