Calgary officer shot, suspect dead after chase and gunfire in city parkBy Brook Wagner on August 11, 2026. Police say the stop happened around 11:45 a.m. in the southwest neighbourhood of Spruce Cliff. An occupant of the vehicle stepped out and fired a handgun, striking the officer, police say. Police say he shot at officers and civilians as he ran, whereupon officers returned fire. Smith confirmed the chase at one point saw the suspect and police firing at each other with bystanders close by in Edworthy Park, west of downtown.