2 Edmonton police officers fatally shot while responding to dispute

Edmonton police say two officers have been killed while responding to a family dispute early Thursday morning.

Chief Dale McFee says Const. Travis Jordan, 35, and Const. Brett Ryan, 30, were shot by a man when they arrived. The officers did not have the chance to use their guns.

He says other officers rushed the two wounded constables to hospital, where they were pronounced dead.

McFee says that the suspect in the killing of two patrol officers is believed to have died of self-inflicted wounds.

Police say a woman at the scene was also transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries and is in stable but serious condition.

A dozen police vehicles and a forensics truck were parked around a northwest Edmonton apartment complex.

Investigators taped off the scene and blocked the road leading into the complex.

Every day, police officers put themselves in harm’s way to keep people safe. The news that two @EdmontonPolice officers have been killed in the line of duty reminds us of that reality. I’m sending my condolences to the officers’ loved ones and colleagues – we’re here for you.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 16, 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted a message on Twitter.

“I’m sending my condolences to the officers’ loved ones and colleagues – we’re here for you,” said Trudeau.

McFee says the police service is devastated and several other forces across the country have also expressed their condolences online.

Tragic news out of Edmonton this morning that two officers have been killed in the line of duty. Our Service extends its deepest condolences to the Edmonton Police Service, the officers’ families, and all those impacted by their senseless loss. pic.twitter.com/jOjeT0mg7l

— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) March 16, 2023