Shooting – Investigation: C23-184964

Released: August 1, 2023 at 10:59 a.m.

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On July 30, 2023, at approximately 10:00 p.m., General Patrol officers, AIR1, and the K9 Unit responded to the report of a vehicle struck by a bullet while driving in the area of Maryland Street and Sargent Avenue.

Police located the vehicle driver and two child occupants (10-12 years old) who were injured from the shattering glass of the vehicle’s window.

The children were treated at hospital for minor injuries and released.

The Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation, and investigators do not believe the shots were intended for the victim’s vehicle, but may be part of a drug conflict.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS, or winnipegcrimestoppers.org 

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