Man armed with machete attacks Calgary city hall, injured by police; officers cleared of misconduct.

In 2022, a man armed with a machete broke into Calgary city hall, set fires, and was shot with nine plastic projectiles by police trying to disarm him. The incident left the man with severe genital injuries, resulting in the loss of one testicle. Alberta's police watchdog, ASIRT, cleared the officers, stating the use of force was "reasonably necessary." The man may have been experiencing a mental health crisis.

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