Prosecutor Doug Taylor told a Calgary youth court judge on Monday that the Crown will oppose bail for the 17-year-old, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. After speaking with the driver, who police allege is the 17-year-old youth, Harnett was in the process of issuing tickets related to the driver's graduated licence and headlights, which were not on. Officer's family en route to CalgaryHarnett's brother and mother are on their way to Calgary from Ontario for his funeral, which is being planned for this weekend. Harnett was a decorated officer with two Chief's Awards for lifesaving over his 12-year career with the Calgary Police Service. "Canadians across the country were shocked to hear of the tragic death of Sargent Andrew Harnett of the Calgary Police.

Source: CBC News January 04, 2021 20:26 UTC