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St. Albert man in hospital after shooting in Lacombe Park neighbourhood

A file photo of an RCMP cruiser. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

A man was taken to hospital after a shooting in St. Albert Tuesday night.

RCMP and EMS responded around 10:30 p.m. to a firearms complaint in the Lacombe Park neighbourhood, on the north side of the town.

A man from St. Albert was found injured. Alberta Health Services said he was taken to hospital in stable condition and RCMP said his injuries were non-life threatening.

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RCMP did not say how old the man was or elaborate on the nature of his injuries.

On Wednesday morning, Mounties said they were still investigating and had not made any arrests, but said they believed there wasn’t any risk to public safety.

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On Thursday, police put out a public plea for information about a dark-coloured vehicle that left the Lacombe Park area shortly after 10:20 p.m. Tuesday. RCMP said they hope to confirm the make and model of the vehicle.

RCMP could not say if the victim was cooperating with investigators.

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Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call police or Crime Stoppers.

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