Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has charged a retired RCMP officer with aggravated assault following a 2019 shooting incident in Eckville, Alberta.
On April 6, 2019, ASIRT was directed by the Director of Law Enforcement to investigate an RCMP shooting that left a vehicle occupant injured after being shot in the cheek during a stolen property investigation.
ASIRT’s investigation concluded there were reasonable grounds to believe an offence had been committed. The case was then referred to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS), which determined the evidence met the standard for prosecution.
As a result, ASIRT Executive Director Michael Ewenson approved charges against retired officer Geordie Erickson, who was formally charged with aggravated assault on July 28, 2025. Erickson was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to make his first court appearance on August 28 in the Red Deer Court of Justice.
ASIRT noted that no further details will be released while the matter is before the courts.
ASIRT’s mandate is to independently investigate incidents involving Alberta police that result in serious injury or death, as well as cases of serious or sensitive police misconduct.
