Calgary Police that the suspect involved in an active shooting this afternoon (March 27th) has been found dead.

Earlier today Police responded to reports of an attempted carjacking and began searching for the suspect in the community of Abbeydale.  

Just after noon, a male officer was shot and rushed to a nearby hospital. As of 1:00 pm, he is listed in stable condition.

Calgary Police remained in the area as the suspect eventually barricaded himself in a garage, prompting a warning for people to avoid the area or seek immediate shelter if they were in the vicinity.

It was just before 1:40 pm that Police confirmed that they found the suspect dead in the garage and lifted the shelter precautions in place.

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