Saskatoon police investigating shooting in Massey Place neighbourhood

UPDATE: Man facing gun charges after shooting in front of Saskatoon school: police

The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) says a shooting took place in the Massey Place neighbourhood on Friday.

Officers were called to a report of a shooting in the 1000 block of Northumberland Avenue at roughly 2:30 p.m.

Evidence that a gun had been fired was found, according to a press release.

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SPS said the shooting took place in front of a school, which was placed into lockdown as a precaution and has since lifted those restrictions.

The incident is not believed to be connected to the school, read the release.

Police said they took a man in possession of a gun into custody at Avenue Y and 33rd Street.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

Driver are being asked by SPS to avoid the area.

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