Winnipeg police investigating shooting on Ellice Avenue

Winnipeg police are investigating a shooting that happened on Saturday morning.

Police say at around 8 a.m. they were called to the 600 block of Ellice Avenue where they found a man in the street suffering from a gunshot wound. Police say he is in his 50s.

He was taken to hospital in critical condition but has since been upgraded to stable.

Police say the investigation led to a residence in the 500 block of Maryland Street where officers took several people into custody from within the house.

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Investigators are now looking to speak with a male who initially spoke with two of the first officers to arrive.

Police say he told officers he had been a victim of a robbery a short time earlier but left before being able to provide further details.

The investigation is continuing by members of the major crimes unit.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

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