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RCMP investigate drive-by shooting in Wetaskiwin that left 2 people injured

A file photo of an RCMP cruiser. Kirby Bourne/630 CHED

RCMP are asking the public for tips as they investigate a drive-by shooting in Westaskiwin, Alta., over the weekend that left two people injured.

Police said emergency crews were called to the scene near 54 Street at about 4:15 p.m. on Sunday.

When officers arrived, police said they found two males who had been shot. They did not say how old the victims are but said their injuries are minor.

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“Both victims were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries,” RCMP said in a news release on Monday.

“It is believed that a black Volkswagen sedan may have been involved and police do not believe this was a random incident.”

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Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call the Wetaskiwin RCMP detachment at 780-312-7267 or their local police department. Tips can also be anonymously submitted by phoning Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or contacting them online.

Watch below: Some Global News videos about drive-by shootings in Alberta.

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