A man was shot and seriously injured by a police officer outside a gas station in northeast Edmonton Saturday night.
Police say the officer, on duty and in uniform, reportedly found a man with a weapon outside a gas station near 93 Street and 144 Avenue around 7:45 p.m.
According to police, a “confrontation occurred” and the officer shot the man.
He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. He remained there Sunday.
No officers were hurt in the interaction. Police said a “suspected” conducted energy weapon (CEW) was found at the scene.