# Man With Scissors Asks Officers to Kill Him | Edmonton News

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Podcast: [Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edmonton-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7596100)
Published: 2026-09-05T17:14:12+00:00
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A 57-year-old man died in a tense August 24th encounter with police after allegedly asking officers to kill him—leading to a deadly confrontation that’s now under investigation by ASIRT, Alberta’s Serious Incident Investigations Team. Officers used tasers and less-lethal rounds, but the man resumed advancing with scissors before two officers fired their weapons. First aid was administered until paramedics arrived, but he died at the scene. The incident is still in its early investigative phase, with no further details released as ASIRT and the Police Review Commission continue their review. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b116c13bded5bb49

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