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EDMONTON — For the first time in nearly 25 years, an Edmonton Police Service officer has been killed in the line of duty. On Monday, eight-year veteran Const. Daniel Woodall was fatally shot in west Edmonton’s Callingwood neighbourhood.
Woodall was on the EPS hate crimes unit, which, along with members from other parts of the force, was attempting to arrest a suspect for criminal harassment.
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The shooting quickly became the top story on social media, as people sought out information. On Twitter #EPSStrong became to top trending hashtag across Canada, with thousands of tweets expressing grief over Woodall’s death.
There were also many calls to leave porch lights on overnight to show support for police.
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Const. Woodall was a husband and had two young children. Rob Grant, a former 102.3 Now! Radio host, was friends with Woodall and worked with the officer’s wife at the Edmonton radio station. He shared his memories of the police officer in a heartfelt Facebook post on Tuesday morning.
Edmonton Police Service Chief Rod Knecht said during a news conference early Tuesday morning that the shooting weighs on officers.
“This strikes at the heart of every police officer, and certainly their families and their loved ones,” said Knecht. “Because as most of them would say, ‘only through the grace of God go I,’ and that’s certainly the case this evening.”
Several EPS members shared their grief for their co-worker and friend.
According to Const. Brendan Power, an overwhelming number of off-duty officers showed up at work to help take care of outstanding calls.
There were so many, police had to send out an email telling some to stand down. Police services and officers across Canada also expressed their grief for their fallen colleague.
One person spotted candles lit at the statue of Ezio Faraon, who on June 25, 1990 was the last EPS officer to be killed on the job.
The ATB building in downtown Edmonton was also lit with blue lights as a sign of support.
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Woodall was on the EPS hate crimes unit, which, along with members from other parts of the force, was attempting to arrest a suspect for criminal harassment.
READ MORE: Edmonton police Const. Daniel Woodall, 35, killed in west-end shooting
The shooting quickly became the top story on social media, as people sought out information. On Twitter #EPSStrong became to top trending hashtag across Canada, with thousands of tweets expressing grief over Woodall’s death.
There were also many calls to leave porch lights on overnight to show support for police.
Story continues below
Related
Const. Woodall was a husband and had two young children. Rob Grant, a former 102.3 Now! Radio host, was friends with Woodall and worked with the officer’s wife at the Edmonton radio station. He shared his memories of the police officer in a heartfelt Facebook post on Tuesday morning.
Edmonton Police Service Chief Rod Knecht said during a news conference early Tuesday morning that the shooting weighs on officers.
“This strikes at the heart of every police officer, and certainly their families and their loved ones,” said Knecht. “Because as most of them would say, ‘only through the grace of God go I,’ and that’s certainly the case this evening.”
Several EPS members shared their grief for their co-worker and friend.
According to Const. Brendan Power, an overwhelming number of off-duty officers showed up at work to help take care of outstanding calls.
There were so many, police had to send out an email telling some to stand down. Police services and officers across Canada also expressed their grief for their fallen colleague.
One person spotted candles lit at the statue of Ezio Faraon, who on June 25, 1990 was the last EPS officer to be killed on the job.
The ATB building in downtown Edmonton was also lit with blue lights as a sign of support.
© Shaw Media, 2015
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