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Man shot by police officer outside northeast Edmonton gas station

Tape can be seen at an Edmonton gas station where a police officer shot a man on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Matt Marshall/CTV News Edmonton) Tape can be seen at an Edmonton gas station where a police officer shot a man on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Matt Marshall/CTV News Edmonton)
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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. 

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