The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating after Edmonton police officers shot at an 18-year-old man Tuesday morning.
Police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle around 7:15 a.m. in the area of 107 Avenue and 106 Street.
Around 7:40 a.m., police found the vehicle stopped at 105 Avenue and 100 Street.
Officers blocked the vehicle from the front and directed a man in the passenger’s seat to get out of the vehicle, police said. The man reportedly got into the driver’s seat and attempted to drive the stolen truck.
A news release says at that officers fired their guns, but does not make clear how many officers actually fired shots.
The 18-year-old was shot in the shoulder and taken to hospital.
No EPS officers were injured during the incident.
