Melanie Hambrook: Seeking Truth After Tragedy | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

A grieving family seeks justice after Melanie Hambrook, a 53-year-old Edmonton mother with known mental health struggles, was fatally shot by Calgary police during a tense roadside confrontation. Despite police claims she approached them aggressively, her loved ones insist she was not violent or suicidal — describing her as loving, funny, and deeply nurturing. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is now investigating the critical moments leading to the fatal shot, while her former spouse urges authorities to have sought his input earlier. A GoFundMe has been launched to help cover…