Cochrane RCMP, along with the help of Calgary Police Services, have arrested a man suspected to have been walking around West Valley armed with a gun and have charged the man with two counts of possessing a weapon that is dangerous to the public; add
Cochrane RCMP, along with the help of Calgary Police Services, have arrested a man suspected to have been walking around West Valley armed with a gun and have charged the man with two counts of possessing a weapon that is dangerous to the public; additional charges may be pending, as the investigation is ongoing.
The incident began when witnesses spotted a man with a gun near Mitford Park around 5 p.m.
Police responded to the report and ordered the man to drop his weapon. The man did not obey police orders and fled the scene, heading for the Bow River.
The RCMP Emergency Response Team South was deployed to assist the Cochrane detachment with this situation at approximately 6:15 p.m., as did Calgary Police Services' HAWCS helicopter, as they attempted to locate the suspect in the area of West Valley.
At approximately 8 p.m., police located the suspect in a home on Quigley Dr., just east of Mitford School.
Police blocked off a section of the road and advised all residents in the area to stay inside and lock their doors.
For nearly two hours, police urged the suspect to come out of the home with his hands in the air, and at approximately 9:45 p.m., the situation ended peacefully with the surrender of the suspect.
"This is the best possible outcome for everyone involved," said staff sergeant Roger Waidson, detachment commander for Cochrane RCMP. "I am sure the situation was very frightening for the citizens of Cochrane. I want to thank them for their assistance and cooperation throughout the incident."
To see the full story, check out the Cochrane Eagle this Thursday, Aug. 21.
