Investigation launched after man dies following arrest by Calgary police

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CALGARY - Alberta's police watchdog is investigating use of force in the death of a Calgary man in custody.

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CALGARY – Alberta’s police watchdog is investigating use of force in the death of a Calgary man in custody.

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team says the death happened when police responded to a domestic dispute Saturday night. 

As they were checking it out, another report came in about a man entering a nearby home and trying to stab someone.

A Calgary Police Service logo is seen on a vehicle parked at headquarters in Calgary, April 9, 2020.  THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
A Calgary Police Service logo is seen on a vehicle parked at headquarters in Calgary, April 9, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

The officers tracked him down and used conducted energy weapons to make the arrest.

Soon after, the suspect became unresponsive.

He died later in hospital.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 16, 2026.

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