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RCMP officer dies after being shot in community of Hay River. River, N.W.T.

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HAY RIVER, N.W.T. - RCMP say one its members has died after being shot in Hay River in the Northwest Territories.

The dead officer was identified as Chris Worden, 30, of Ottawa.

Sgt. Larry O'Brien says Worden was responding to a complaint this morning when he was shot and later died of his wounds.

RCMP from the N.W.T. and Alberta are searching for the gunman.

People in the small town 400 kilometres south of Yellowknife say part of the community has been cordoned off and RCMP are questioning residents.

Word of the officer's death has prompted people to bring flowers to the Hay River RCMP detachment building.


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RCMP officer shot dead in Northwest Territories

Updated Sat. Oct. 6 2007 5:27 PM ET
CTV.ca News Staff

An RCMP officer has died after responding to a complaint in Hay River, N.W.T., Saturday morning.

Chris Worden, 30, of Ottawa, was shot while he was responding to a call in the town of 3,600. He later died of his wounds.

Hay Warden is located on the south shore of Great Slave Lake, 400 kilometres south of Yellowknife.

People in the small town said part of the community has been cordoned off and RCMP is questioning residents.

"A policeman has been shot but I don't know any more,'' a resident who didn't wish to be identified told The Canadian Press. "It is a real shocker.''

RCMP from the N.W.T. and Alberta are searching for the gunman.

Residents have been bringing flowers to the Hay River RCMP detachment building since word of the officer's death.

With a report from The Canadian Press
 
My condolences to the Constable's family and G Division. RIP  :cdn: :salute:
 
RIP, Officer.  :salute:

It's nice to hear about the support, that the detatchment is getting, from the residents of Hay River.

:cdn:
 
Unlike the denizens of Canada's southern cities, the good people of Hay River will know who did the shooting and come forward.
 
Condolences to the family and comdrades of Chris Worden.


:salute:
 
Hay River is an amazing community (been there a few times).
RIP Const. Worden, you served your people well.  :salute: :cdn:
 
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Mountie killed in 'senseless act of violence'

Updated Sat. Oct. 6 2007 9:51 PM ET
CTV.ca News Staff
The death of an RCMP constable on Saturday underlines the courage and commitment shown by Canada's officers every day, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said.

Const. Christopher John Worden, 30, of Ottawa was shot to death while responding to a call for police assistance in the town of Hay River, N.W.T.

In a statement release Saturday evening, Harper said Worden lost his life to "a senseless act of violence."

"Constable Christopher John Worden died in the line of duty, doing what he loved, serving his country in the uniform of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police."

"The citizens of Hay River will mourn this loss, and Canadians everywhere will be saddened by this incident. Everyone who knew Constable Worden will remember him for his professionalism and his dedication."

Meanwhile, RCMP officers continued to hunt for Worden's killer.

Sgt. Larry O'Brien told CTV Newsnet that Worden was dispatched to the complaint at about 5 a.m. Saturday.

"Shortly thereafter, radio contact with him was lost. Additional members attended, found Const. Worden at the scene where he was transported to the hospital from there. At that time, he was pronounced dead," he said.

Worden joined the Mounties in 2002 and had spent most of his career in the N.W.T. O'Brien told APTN News he "started in Yellowknife, then served in Wha Ti, before being transferred to Hay River."

Worden's wife, Jody, and infant daughter live in Hay River.

He was well respected and well known among the 200 members of the RCMP's G Division in the Northwest Territories, O'Brien said.

"Chris was known by virtually everybody and it's a tough day for members of G Division," he said.

Premier Joe Handley expressed his condolences for the loss in a letter released Saturday afternoon.

"I am shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Const. Christopher Worden who gave his life while going to the assistance of others. I offer my sincere sympathies to Const. Worden's family and friends,'' he said.

"It is tragic incidents like the one in Hay River this morning that reminds us of the tremendous debt we owe the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for their continued bravery and selflessness in the pursuit of our safety and protection.''

Officers from Yellowknife and Edmonton were on the scene and conducting investigations.

O'Brien said they currently had no information on the type of complaint he was responding to, but that he responded alone.

"Depending on what the nature of the complaint was, it is quite common for members to attend on their own - especially in the north where we have smaller detachments," he said.

"At this time, we have not made any arrests."

Areas around Hay River have been cordoned off while RCMP questioned residents.

"A policeman has been shot but I don't know any more," a woman who didn't wish to be identified told The Canadian Press. "It is a real shocker."

Hay River is located on the south shore of Great Slave Lake, 400 kilometres south of Yellowknife.

Residents of Hay River have been bringing flowers to the RCMP detachment since word of the officer's death.

RCMP officers located in Hay River were relieved by officers from nearby detachments as they mourned the loss of their friend and colleague.

"We all know the risks that our members face daily," said RCMP Commissioner William Elliot. "Nothing can prepare us for the shock of losing a member of our RCMP family in this way."

Chief Supt. Tom Middleton, commanding officer of G Division, travelled from Yellowknife to Hay River to help staff.

With a report from The Canadian Press
 
RIP Cst. Worden

The Red Serged rider and his black horse, shall forever ride on to fulfill their duty to those who they serve and protect.

Rest in peace, brother.
 
Seems like more and more of us are falling to gunfire these days....

Stand easy Cst. Worden, we'll carry on for you. 
 
Cst. Worden may you rest in peace.  Thanks for having the commitment to face danger often alone in order to help others.  My prayers go out to you and your family and for justice to be done.
 
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