CALGARY – Relatives of the man shot and killed by Calgary police at a northeast motel on Monday are struggling to understand how the situation escalated so quickly.
The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Anthony Heffernan.
Family members say he was an electrician and was about to get his masters certificate.
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Police were originally called to the Super 8 motel on Barlow Trail N.E. for a check on welfare. Officers forced their way into a hotel room after speaking with a suspect who they say appeared to be agitated and in some kind of medical distress.
According to the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), a confrontation occurred which led to a “high risk situation.”
Policed used a taser in an attempt to subdue the suspect, which had little impact. A police service weapon was then discharged.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
No officers were injured in the incident.
ASIRT is continuing to investigate.
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