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3 Dead, 2 Critically Injured In Early Sunday Morning Shooting In Winnipeg, Canada
Three individuals were killed, and two others were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, according to police.
According to a news statement from the Winnipeg Police Service, the incident occurred shortly after 4 a.m., roughly a mile west of downtown.
When officers arrived on the site, they discovered five victims “with injuries consistent with being shot,” according to the release.
“This incident occurred in a multi-suite residence; no further information regarding a possible motive is available,” police spokesperson Constable Jason Michalyshen said in a statement.
According to authorities, a man and a woman were pronounced deceased at the site. Three of the victims were taken to the hospital, and one of them eventually died as a result of his injuries.
3 Dead, 2 Critically Injured In Early Sunday Morning Shooting In Winnipeg, Canada
Michalyshen stated that two casualties, a man and a woman, are still in severe condition in the hospital.
The victims’ identities have not been published, and authorities have stated that the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
“The Police Service Forensic Services Unit will be on scene for an extended period due to the gravity of this incident,” a police spokesperson stated.
According to Winnipeg Police’s 2022 Annual Statistical Report, which was released in May, violent crime rates in Manitoba’s capital last year hit the highest levels since 2009, including a record number of killings – 53.
3 Dead, 2 Critically Injured In Early Sunday Morning Shooting In Winnipeg, Canada
The city is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, a Canadian province. It is well-known for its cultural offerings, which include the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Winnipeg Art Gallery. The city has a variety of meteorological conditions, including chilly winters and hot summers.
The popular Assiniboine Park Zoo and the historic Forks Market are also in Winnipeg. The city’s diversified culinary sector provides inhabitants and visitors with various dining alternatives.
SOURCE – (CNN)
