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Three people charged after 13-year-old shot in Moose Lake

Two teenagers are among those charged after a shooting in Moose Lake.

It happened Tuesday night at around 8:45 p.m. on Portage Road in the community.

Officers found a 13-year-old boy with gunshot wounds and he was transferred to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police soon identified a suspect vehicle and set up a roadblock on Highway 384, where the vehicle was eventually stopped and six people were arrested.

A 28-year old faces several firearm charges while a 13-year-old and 15-year old boy were arrested for failing to comply with a probation order.

The 13-year-old was also charged on an outstanding warrant for robbery.

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Police say the investigation continues and the boys could face more charges related to the shooting.

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The three other people in the vehicle were released without charges.

Anyone with information can call Moose Lake RCMP at 204-678-2399, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at manitobacrimestoppers.com

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