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Winnipeg police investigate after man shot in back lane

Winnipeg police are investigating after a male was rushed to hospital in critical condition after a shooting Sunday night. Josh Arason/Global News

Winnipeg police are investigating after a man was shot in a back lane of 500 Sherbrook Street.

Police were called to the area around 10 p.m. Sunday for reports of an injured person. A 36-year-old man was found shot in the upper body. He was transported to hospital in critical condition and remained that way Monday morning.

A police news release said the man was shot while walking in the lane. The shooting does not appear to be random.

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No one is in custody.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to contact police at 1-204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 1-204-786-8477.

Winnipeg police are investigating a shooting after one person was taken to hospital. Josh Arason/Global News

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