"Suspect is actively shooting at the Calgary Police Service": CPS says incident ongoing | FULL

Calgary police continue to deal with an incident in the southeast part of the city that has been ongoing for over 24 hours.

According to Calgary police Supt. Joe Brar "the suspect is actively shooting at the Calgary Police Service."

Brar said attempts to deescalate the situation and bring about a voluntary surrender have been unsuccessful.

"The risk level... is extremely high to both the public and the officers" Brar stated.

The CPS tactical unit was executing a search warrant at around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Police said prior to entering the home, shots were fired in the direction of the officers at the scene.

According to Brar the search warrant was in relation to firearms.

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