KEY EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE SHOOTINGS

Wednesday, Mid-Day:

RCMP in Mayerthorpe, who are investigating a
report of stolen property and a marijuana grow operation, set up a
watch at a farm near the village of Rochfort Bridge. Two officers
guard the scene overnight.

Yesterday, 9 A.M.:

Additional officers arrive.

9:15 A.M.: Two other officers arrive and hear gunfire inside a Quonset
shed. Four officers are killed by a suspect with a high-powered rifle.
A male suspect leaves the shed and fires a number of shots at the two
other officers, who return fire. The suspect retreats back into the
shed.

In the Following Hours:

RCMP and city police from Edmonton and Calgary
flood into the area and set up a secure perimeter. Airspace over the
area is closed as a precaution.

12:30 P.M.: RCMP issue a call for assistance from soldiers at Edmonton
Garrison. The military is later told their help is no longer needed.

2:20 P.M.: Emergency responders enter the Quonset shed, and find the
bodies of four RCMP officers and the male shooter.