Edmonton police devastated by shooting deaths of 2 officers, chief says

The killings of two Edmonton police officers who were shot in the line of duty Thursday is a horrific tragedy, says the chief of the Edmonton Police Service.

Const. Travis Jordan, 35, and Const. Brett Ryan, 30, were killed while responding to a family dispute at an apartment complex in the city's northwest. The young male suspect who shot the officers is also dead, police say.

Chief Dale McFee was visibly emotional as he spoke about the shooting during a news conference at police headquarters.

"Today, the Edmonton Police Service has been marked by really, an unthinkable and a horrific tragedy," McFee said from an atrium packed with more than 100 officers and police staff.

"These two members died in service and protection of our community and their lives and sacrifice will not be forgotten." 

McFee said that around 12:47 a.m., Jordan and Ryan — patrol officers with West Division — responded to the call at an apartment complex near 114th Avenue and 132nd Street.

When they arrived, the officers entered the apartment building. As they approached the suite, they were shot by a young male suspect, McFee said.

"At this time, all indications are that they did not have a chance to discharge their firearms," he said. 

"The two members were rushed to the hospital by our own members who worked valiantly to save their lives en route. Unfortunately, they were both declared deceased at the hospital." 

The young male suspect is also dead. Investigators believed he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, McFee said.

A female related to the male suspect was taken from the scene with life-threatening injuries.

She was taken to hospital with serious injuries. She remains in stable condition, police said. 

McFee said the investigation remains active and detectives remain at the scene.

There is no further risk to the public, he said. Further details on the investigation will be released as they become available.