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UPDATE: ASIRT investigating incident on Hwy 43 near Whitecourt

Jul 3, 2018 | 2:30 PM

Update (5:29 p.m.) The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating an incident that happened on Highway 43. 

According to an RCMP media release, an officer tried to stop a vehicle on the highway earlier today. As members approached the vehicle, there was a confrontation and an officer shot their gun. 

An adult male was involved in the incident and was later found dead. 

(2:30 p.m.) There are currently extensive traffic delays westbound on Highway 43 near Whitecourt.

RCMP members are on scene at Highway 43 near Chickadee Creek.   A rest area there is being searched for a suspect who fled from police.

There is a large police presence there.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use an alternate route.

Police say an update will be provided as new information becomes available.