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ASIRT clears RCMP officers in fatal Tofield shooting after armed standoff

April 22, 2026
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Westernstandard.news
ASIRT clears RCMP officers in fatal Tofield shooting after armed standoff

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Alberta’s police watchdog has cleared two RCMP officers in a fatal shooting near Tofield, concluding their use of lethal force was justified after an armed suspect advanced toward officers and civilians during a tense rural standoff.

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