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ASIRT clears RCMP in shooting of man who brandished paintball gun outside Ponoka courthouse

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Alberta Serious Incident Response Team released its findings Thursday about the Feb. 10, 2022 , shooting.

West Thomas Aldridge was spotted by a 911 caller in downtown Ponoka carrying what appeared to be a pistol.

He approached the courthouse doors, shouting, but found them locked.

Two RCMP officers arrived a short time later, pulled out their rifles and yelled for Aldridge to drop the gun.

The first officer opened fire when Aldridge lowered the weapon and pointed it in his direction.

The officer fired 12 rounds, four of which hit Aldridge ; the remainder struck the courthouse.

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