Man shot four times by police

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Incident Title
Man shot four times by police
Incident ID
221089
Incident Description
Edwards was subject to an investigation after he shot a fleeing suspect four times after the suspect stabbed Edwards' police dog with a kitchen knife in 2006. During the suspect's 2010 trial, a judge found his Charter Rights were breached and that Edwards used excessive force. While he was being investigated Edwards was promoted from Constable to Detective within the police force.
Incident Date
2006
Incident City
Edmonton
Type of Abuse
Physical violence; Arrest
Authority Involved
Edmonton Police Service
Officer Name
Edwards
Court Cases
R. v. Steele, 2010 ABQB 191
Submission Source
External Database Import
Submission Source Affiliation
Alberta Police Misconduct Database
Collection
Alberta Police Misconduct Database
Additional Details
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Archive Publication Date
July 31, 2022
Archive Last Update
July 31, 2022
Tags
shooting; drowning; Edmonton Police Service; abuse of authority; neglect of duty; police service dog; violation of Charter rights; misconduct; brutality; on-duty; excessive force
Confidentiality/Restrictions
From published source
Complaint Resolution
investigation; civil suit
Media Coverage
https://globalnews.ca/news/262592/edmonton-officer-wont-be-punished-for-shooting-man-who-stabbed-his-police-dog/

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