Patrick Kimmel dies in fatal Calgary armed standoff
Patrick Kimmel dies in fatal Calgary armed standoff
Fatal Calgary armed standoff death of Patrick Kimmel – Obituary
A lengthy standoff in southeast Calgary has ended with the death of Patrick Kimmel. The standoff began Thursday afternoon when shots were fired at officers who were attempting to execute a search warrant. It escalated Friday evening, leading to a confrontation where Kimmel was killed.
The standoff, which spanned over 30 hours, saw police forces from the Calgary tactical unit and the RCMP emergency response team firing their weapons. Chief Mark Neufeld described the situation as “tremendously dynamic” and noted that Kimmel had a history of weapons offenses, which put the community and officers at significant risk.
During the incident, which took place at a residence on Penswood Way S.E., police had initially attempted to negotiate with Kimmel. Despite their efforts, he began firing from inside the home, leading to a substantial exchange of gunfire. Authorities estimated over 100 rounds were discharged throughout the standoff.
No officers or bystanders were injured, which police have expressed relief over. Memorial Drive was closed between 52nd and 68th Streets S.E. while the standoff was resolved. Residents of Penbrooke Meadows were initially asked to shelter in place, but have since been allowed to return to their homes.
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) will be investigating the officer-involved shooting. For further support, the Calgary police victim assistance team is available at 403-428-8398 or toll-free at 1-888-327-7828.
Patrick Kimmel dies in fatal Calgary armed standoff Fatal Calgary armed standoff death of Patrick Kimmel – Obituary A lengthy standoff in southeast Calgary has ended with the death of Patrick Kimmel. The standoff began Thursday afternoon when shots were fired at officers who were attempting to execute a search warrant. It escalated Friday evening,…
Patrick Kimmel dies in fatal Calgary armed standoff Fatal Calgary armed standoff death of Patrick Kimmel – Obituary A lengthy standoff in southeast Calgary has ended with the death of Patrick Kimmel. The standoff began Thursday afternoon when shots were fired at officers who were attempting to execute a search warrant. It escalated Friday evening,…