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SUV chased, shot at before crashing in Winnipeg neighbourhood, police say

A Winnipeg police vehicle. Shane Gibson/Global News

Winnipeg police say an SUV seen being chased and shot at near Polo Park ended up abandoned after crashing in the Middlegate neighbourhood early Saturday morning.

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Police first received a report of the chase and gunfire on St. Mathews Avenue around 6:30 a.m.

They say the two vehicles were last seen heading south onto St. James Street.

A short time later, police were called to the Middlegate neighbourhood, near the Maryland Bridge, where a black SUV had crashed after residents reported hearing gunfire.

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Officers found the SUV still running with bullet holes abandoned at the crash site.

A nearby homeowner reported to police that bullets had gone through their home. No injuries were reported.

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The major crimes unit is investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to call investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS.

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