EDMONTON — A regimental funeral is to be held today for two Edmonton police officers who were shot and killed by a 16\u002Dyear\u002Dold boy.
They said the boy next shot and wounded his mother during a struggle for the gun, then shot and killed himself.
Police had also been called to the boy’s home in November. Police said he was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital for an assessment.“We’re here to support all of the first responders, but in particular our son, who is a police officer with Calgary Police Service,” said Jim Funk, alongside his wife, Chris.
Chris Funk said the deaths of the officers “is probably the worst nightmare families can experience.”The day of the deadly shooting, the boy’s mother called saying she was having trouble with her son. Police said there was no indication the boy had a gun or that the officers were walking into a high-risk or dangerous situation.
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