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An investigation into the November 2016 shooting of a suspected car thief has cleared the Calgary police officer involved while raising questions about the conduct of two other officers in the incident.

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), in a decision released Friday, determined the officer’s use of force — he fired 11 shots in under three seconds — was justified given the life-threatening circumstances.

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But in a separate review, the police watchdog suggested at least one officer acted unreasonably by kicking the suspect after he had been pulled from the stolen Honda Civic.

ASIRT said investigators became aware of additional uses of force during the “chaotic” aftermath of the Nov. 3 altercation and eventual arrest of the 20-year-old suspect.

Much of the evidence was captured on CPS patrol vehicle video.

“On the available evidence, it is more difficult to see this use of force as reasonably necessary,” it said. “Objectively, the actions could be viewed as unnecessary, punitive and the result of heightened emotions rather than tactical need.”