Police said they were called about an armed female suspect at Lethbridge Legal Guidance in the 400-block of 5 Street S. at about 1:30 p.m. on Thursday and answered after taking the call. At approximately 3 p.m., members of the Lethbridge Police Department’s critical incident team entered the building and arrested the suspect. They said the victim, a 54-year-old woman, suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. In an update released just before 8 p.m., police said the victim remained in hospital in serious but stable condition. Police have not released what caused her injuries. Amber Moens, an employee of the nearby Bread Milk & Honey cafe, was on break when the incident began. She said her boss asked her to check the security cameras. Story continues below ad “(There were) police everywhere with guns pointed at the exit,” he explained. “I went upstairs and looked out the window and there… (there were) more police officers out front. Trending Stories
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“The next thing I know we were being asked to evacuate.” A Global News crew at the scene heard a loud bang around 3 p.m., followed by several smaller bangs. A short time later, paramedics were seen transferring a stretcher to an ambulance which then drove away with its siren on. A few people can’t make it to the appointments, the whole block is booked. Looks like a tactical unit has arrived. pic.twitter.com/WoVHRblUBu — Eloise Therien (@TherienEloise) July 14, 2022 The suspect’s name has not been released. Story continues below ad After the arrest, investigators said there is no longer a threat, but asked the public to stay away from the area while the investigation continues. Just before 8 p.m., police said officers were no longer at the scene. No further details were given. –With files from Eloise Therien and Phil Heidenreich of Global News © 2022 The Canadian Press
