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2 women shot outside apartment building: Winnipeg police

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2 women shot outside apartment building: Winnipeg police
Police say two women were waiting to be buzzed into an apartment building on Elgin Avenue early this morning when they were shot. Abigail Turner reports – Feb 28, 2022

The Winnipeg Police Service is trying to find a suspect linked to the shooting of two women on Elgin Avenue.

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Officers say on Feb. 28 at approximately 5 a.m., the two victims were waiting to be buzzed into an apartment building when they were shot.

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The shooter, a male, fled westbound after the assault.

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Upon arrival, police followed a blood trail leading to a suite, wherein they found the injured victims. Both women were taken to hospital in unstable condition.

Police say neither of the women recognized the shooter.

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Anyone with information is asked to call the major crimes unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

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