Police ask residents to shelter in place after shots fired in Penbrooke Meadows

Shots were fired at police officers during an investigation in the community of Penbrooke Meadows on Thursday afternoon, prompting a shelter in place order for nearby residents.

In a news release, the Calgary Police Service (CPS) said the tactical unit was executing a search warrant at a home in the 300 block of Penswood Way S.E., around 3:30 p.m.

Before police entered the residence, shots were fired at officers on the scene, according to CPS.

No injuries were reported.

In an update to media around 5:35 p.m., police said the incident was ongoing with shots continuing to be fired from the residence.

There are multiple police resources on the scene and the suspect residence has been contained.

“We are asking nearby residents to shelter in place and take direction from officers on scene,” CPS said in the release.

The man who lives next door says he got a phone call just before 3:30 p.m. from police, telling him to evacuate.

He says it's a shame what has taken place.

"It's disturbing in many different ways. I mean, you don't want to see this unfold and you definitely don't want to see this next door to you," the neighbour said.

Police said further updates would be shared on social media. Citizens in the area are asked not to share the locations of officers on the scene on social media.

🔴 ONGOING POLICE INCIDENT 🔴

Police are on scene in the 300 block of Penswood Way S.E., for an ongoing incident involving a shooting. No injuries have been reported at this time.

Calgarians are asked to avoid the area. Local residents are asked to shelter in place. pic.twitter.com/b39LOjFC5v

— Calgary Police (@CalgaryPolice) March 14, 2024

In a separate social media post around 5:40 p.m., police said Memorial Drive was closed between 52 Street and 68 Street S.E., and asked drivers to use alternative routes.

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE 🚧

Memorial Drive is closed from 52 Street S.E. to 68 Street S.E.

Please use alternative routes. pic.twitter.com/JmeAnsTEcG

— Calgary Police (@CalgaryPolice) March 14, 2024

Shortly after 10 p.m., police said they expected the ordeal to continue through the night.

🔵 UPDATE FOR PENBROOKE RESIDENTS 🔵

We know there are many affected residents in Penbrooke as a result of today's protracted incident.

We expect this incident to continue throughout the night and are asking anyone who has been unable to access their homes to find alternative… pic.twitter.com/cu4gi4MG3n

— Calgary Police (@CalgaryPolice) March 15, 2024