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Saskatchewan RCMP searching for suspects involved in Highway 16 shooting

RCMP are searching for suspects responsible for firing shots at a vehicle that was travelling Sunday night on Highway 16 west of Lashburn, Sask. Global News / File

RCMP in Saskatchewan are on the lookout for individuals who fired shots at a vehicle over the weekend.

Police with the Maidstone, Sask., RCMP said they responded to a report of gunshots aimed at a vehicle travelling on Highway 16 west of Lashburn, Sask.

Maidstone RCMP responded to the call at about 11:15 p.m. on Feb. 13. No injuries were reported from the incident.

The suspect vehicle has been described to police as a dark-coloured, one-ton truck. Three people were in the vehicle during the incident.

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RCMP say they believe this was not a targeted event, adding that travellers should remember the importance of reporting any suspicious activity on highways and roads to police immediately.

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Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Maidstone RCMP detachment, their local police detachment or submit tips anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.

This investigation is ongoing.

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