Calgary Police officer Sgt. Andrew Harnett died on Dec. 31, 2020. (Image Canadian Press /Calgary Police Service)

By Canadian Press

Verdict in Calgary police officer hit-and-run death scheduled for November

Oct 21, 2022 | 3:32 PM

CALGARY – A teen charged with first-degree murder in the hit-and-run death of a Calgary police officer is scheduled to learn his fate next month.

Sgt. Andrew Harnett died in hospital on Dec. 31, 2020, after being dragged by a fleeing SUV and falling into the path of an oncoming car.

The alleged driver, who cannot be identified because he was 17 at the time, has testified he was scared when Harnett and another officer approached the vehicle during a traffic stop and he saw Harnett put his hand on his gun.

Crown attorney Mike Ewenson has said the evidence shows there’s no doubt the teen, who is now 19, meant to cause harm to Harnett.

The judge in the case will hand down his verdict Nov. 10.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 21, 2022.

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