Two people are in custody following an investigation by Winnipeg police into a shooting on Monday.
General patrol officers and members of the tactical support team responded to multiple reports of a shooting on Oct. 16 at about 7:15 p.m. According to them, the occupants of a white van approached two people in the area of William Avenue and Kate Street. Following a verbal exchange, a firearm was pointed at the victims and a chase ensued.
Const. Jason Michalyshen said that shots were fired but no injuries were reported in the first incident. He added, at a press conference on Tuesday, that the van then approached another group at James Avenue and King Street. Following a verbal exchange, a male teenager fired a gun, striking a young boy. He was taken to the hospital in unstable condition, which was later upgraded to stable.
“At this point, we believe these individuals were randomly confronting groups of people,” said Michalyshen. “There’s no indication at this point why those groups of people were being targeted. But we certainly believe these incidents were isolated.”
At about 8 p.m. on Monday, officers found the abandoned van in the 400 block of Toronto Street. Two teenagers, a male and female, were arrested. Both are said to have possessed a gun.
The two remain in police custody and are facing charges.
An investigation is ongoing. According to the constable there’s no ongoing risk to the public.
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