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On Dec. 30, 2024, the Wetaskiwin RCMP received a report of an assault at a rural home on Township Road 441 in Wetaskiwin County.
After attempts to contact the suspect were unsuccessful, Wetaskiwin RCMP contained the residence and the Alberta RCMP Emergency Response Team was deployed to assist.
Police obtained a warrant to enter the home and arrest the suspect.
When entering the home, officers were shot at by the suspect. Police exited the home and continued efforts were made to de-escalate the situation.
A shelter-in-place order was issued for the community to ensure public safety.
After several hours the suspect surrendered and was safely taken into custody.
The suspect was treated for a minor injury.
The Wetaskiwin General Investigation Section took carriage of the investigation.
RCMP have charged 34-year-old Eric Dylan Dixon with:
- Attempted murder with a firearm;
- Resist peace officer;
- Firearm offences (x4);
- Assault;
- Forcible confinement;
- Uttering threats.
Dixon was taken before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody with his next court date set for Jan. 9, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Wetaskiwin.
No officers were injured during this incident.
“This incident highlights the dangers our officers face when responding to reports of armed and dangerous individuals," said Dale Kendall, Chief Superintendent. “When these high-risk events occurs, the RCMP deploys our Critical Incident Program members which includes the Emergency Response Team as well as crisis negotiators whose goal is to safely contain and de-escalate these events whenever possible.”
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