Man shot by Edmonton police at Whyte Ave dead

Taped off crime scene on Whyte Avenue near 95A Street
Taped off crime scene on Whyte Avenue near 95A Street on July 17, 2024, after police fired on a man who was allegedly pointing a gun. (Matthew Johnson, CityNews)

By News Staff

Posted July 19, 2024 4:23 pm.

Last Updated July 19, 2024 4:39 pm.

A man who was shot by Edmonton police for pointing a replica gun at a transit bus on Wednesday died in a city hospital on Thursday.

The incident occurred at Whyte Avenue and 93 Street on Tuesday, where police were responding to a weapons report.

READ MORE: Man pointing replica gun at person, transit bus shot by Edmonton police

Police observed the suspect pointing what appeared to be a gun at a transit bus. A confrontation then took place, and an officer discharged their firearm, striking the man.

The police had earlier stated that the man was in stable condition, after they provided first aid.

Police say a replica handgun was recovered from the scene. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating.

Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Alberta drug deaths underreported by 25 per cent: researcher
Alberta drug deaths underreported by 25 per cent: researcher

Alberta’s public substance use surveillance system is significantly under-reporting drug-related deaths, according to a Canadian researcher.

3h ago

With inflation below target, Bank of Canada expected to deliver supersized rate cut this week
With inflation below target, Bank of Canada expected to deliver supersized rate cut this week

OTTAWA — Forecasters expect the Bank of Canada to speed up the pace of interest rate cuts and lower its policy rate by half a percentage point this week. The central bank's interest rate announcement...

9h ago

Hundreds of frozen waffle products recalled due to possible listeria contamination
Hundreds of frozen waffle products recalled due to possible listeria contamination

Hundreds of frozen waffle products produced in Brantford, Ont., and sold in leading retailers in the United States and Canada are being recalled because of possible contamination by the listeria bacteria,...

3h ago

Experts say fear of Indian syndicate has existed for years in Canada
Experts say fear of Indian syndicate has existed for years in Canada

Alleged members of an Indian gang and its leader have been sending shivers down the spines of members of the South Asian diaspora in Canada for years, says a city councillor in Richmond, B.C. Kash Heed...

7h ago

Top Stories

Alberta drug deaths underreported by 25 per cent: researcher
Alberta drug deaths underreported by 25 per cent: researcher

Alberta’s public substance use surveillance system is significantly under-reporting drug-related deaths, according to a Canadian researcher.

3h ago

With inflation below target, Bank of Canada expected to deliver supersized rate cut this week
With inflation below target, Bank of Canada expected to deliver supersized rate cut this week

OTTAWA — Forecasters expect the Bank of Canada to speed up the pace of interest rate cuts and lower its policy rate by half a percentage point this week. The central bank's interest rate announcement...

9h ago

Hundreds of frozen waffle products recalled due to possible listeria contamination
Hundreds of frozen waffle products recalled due to possible listeria contamination

Hundreds of frozen waffle products produced in Brantford, Ont., and sold in leading retailers in the United States and Canada are being recalled because of possible contamination by the listeria bacteria,...

3h ago

Experts say fear of Indian syndicate has existed for years in Canada
Experts say fear of Indian syndicate has existed for years in Canada

Alleged members of an Indian gang and its leader have been sending shivers down the spines of members of the South Asian diaspora in Canada for years, says a city councillor in Richmond, B.C. Kash Heed...

7h ago

Most Watched Today

2:50
Residents In S.E. Edmonton in protest; Supportive Housing affects their safety
Residents In S.E. Edmonton in protest; Supportive Housing affects their safety

A silent protest held by Hardisty and Capilano residents across from supportive housing in Southeast Edmonton calling two organizations to be accountable for crime and disorder since the establishment of the housing unit.

2h ago

1:37
Edmonton animal rescue says thieves stole cash, electronics
Edmonton animal rescue says thieves stole cash, electronics

Edmonton Police are investigating after security camera footage shows two women taking a safe from this south Edmonton animal shelter. Hear from organizers on how this impacts animals in need.

2:31
1.5M tires to be burned for fuel in Alberta
1.5M tires to be burned for fuel in Alberta

Alberta launched a new pilot project Wednesday that’ll see 1.5 million tires burned for industrial fuel. As Sean Amato reports, officials say it’s “no worse than burning fossil fuel.”
2:48
Alberta spending $7M to fight Liberals over emissions
Alberta spending $7M to fight Liberals over emissions

Alberta’s UCP government launched a $7 million ad campaign Tuesday demanding the federal Liberals “Scrap the Cap” on oil and gas emissions. As Sean Amato reports, academics allege the ads are misleading.
1:58
Alberta government to raise fees for home buyers
Alberta government to raise fees for home buyers

Starting October 20, home buyers in Alberta will be paying more in land title transfers and mortgage registrations. Bianca Millions reports. 
More Videos