An RCMP officer who fatally shot a Red Deer man who was experiencing a mental health crisis has been cleared of wrongdoing in the death.
The 33-year-old, who lived with schizophrenia and substance abuse issues, was killed in 2023.
His family had sought to have him detained under the Mental Health Act.
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) found that the officer's use of force in the shooting was justified.
According to the report issued Thursday, the officer was "lawfully placed, and acting properly" in the execution of his duties when fired he six shots at the armed man.
"While the death of [affected person] is unfortunate, the force used by [subject officer] was proportionate, necessary and reasonable in all the circumstances," said Michael Ewenson, ASIRT's executive director.
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