Police Standoff Resolved in Penbrooke Meadows, Residents Allowed to Return Home

After more than 24 hours, Calgary police have declared the armed standoff in Penbrooke Meadows as no longer a threat to public safety. The incident, which began with shots fired at officers executing a search warrant, has been brought under control.

Residents of specific addresses on Penswood Way S.E. and Malvern Close N.E. were unable to return home, while others were allowed back with a police escort. The Village Square Leisure Centre and the Calgary Emergency Management Agency have been supporting those impacted by the situation.

Supt. Joe Brar from the Calgary Police Service’s operational support division stated that the risk level remained high as the suspect had been actively shooting at police. Details of the resolution of the standoff are still limited as the situation remains volatile.

Memorial Drive, a major Calgary thoroughfare, had been shut down between 52nd Street S.E. and 68th Street S.E. due to the incident. The Alberta RCMP assisted city police throughout the operation.

Police Chief Mark Neufeld provided updates via social media, mentioning the ongoing nature of the incident and the collaboration between Calgary Police and the RCMP. Residents who had been displaced were urged to seek alternative accommodations and call for assistance.

The Calgary Emergency Management Agency established an information center at the Village Square Leisure Centre, offering essential services and support to those affected. In their statement, the police apologized for the disruptions and inconvenience caused by the standoff.

Calgarians have been reassured that the situation is now under control, and some residents have been allowed to return to their homes in Penbrooke Meadows following the resolution of the armed standoff.