On Sunday, April 26, 2026, at around 6:53 p.m., police were called to assist EMS after it was reported that a male was interfering with the ability for first responders to help an individual at Churchill LRT Station. Police arrested the male and located a firearm in his backpack after a search incident to arrest. Thankfully, no injuries to the public were reported.
The accused male was in breach of a lifetime firearms ban as a result of a previous manslaughter charge. Skylar McGilvery, 30, is facing five charges including possess offensive weapon dangerous to public, possession of a firearm knowing possession unauthorized, careless use of a firearm, possess prohibited firearm and possess prohibited firearm.
Seized firearm
“As our teams continue to address crime and disorder, especially in transit locations, we are committed to enforcing the law to keep our public spaces safe,” says Inspector Brent Dahlseide with the EPS’ Downtown Branch. “While we are remaining proactive on our patrols and efficient in our response times, we are encouraging the public to contact police immediately if they see something unsafe in our shared spaces. We can create a safer Edmonton by working together.”