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Police investigate after man shot in Kitchener over weekend

File photo of police lights. Matt Rourke / Associated Press

Waterloo regional police are continuing to investigate a weekend shooting in the downtown area of Kitchener.

According to a release, officers were dispatched to the area around Cameron and Weber streets at around 11:50 p.m. on Saturday after it was reported that a person had been shot.

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Police say officers found a 44-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

A police spokesperson told Global News officers believe it was a targeted shooting and that there are no concerns for public safety.

They are asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

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