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Edmonton police ask for anyone who witnessed shooting earlier this month to come forward

The Edmonton Police Service is looking for witnesses in a “brazen” shooting on Sept 8. Global News

The Edmonton Police Service is looking for witnesses in connection with their investigation of a “brazen” shooting on Friday, Sept 8.

At about 6:25 p.m. on the night of the shooting, police officers were sent to respond to a weapons complaint in the area of 118th Avenue and 94th Street.

The Edmonton Police Service is looking for witnesses in a “brazen” shooting on Sept 8. Global News

Poliec said once officers arrived, they determined that a shooting had occurred after multiple bullet casings were found at the scene.

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A short time later, police were told that a 21-year-old man arrived at a hospital with gunshot wounds. Police have not commented on the severity of his injuries.

The Edmonton Police Service is looking for witnesses in a “brazen” shooting on Sept 8. Global News

“This shooting occurred in a well-populated area during the supper hour and had the potential to injure other bystanders, which is extremely concerning,” Det. Nigel Phillips said in an EPS news release issued Thursday.

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Police said they are hopeful there is video or information about suspect(s) involved in the shooting that could help their investigation.

The Edmonton Police Service is looking for witnesses in a “brazen” shooting on Sept 8. Global News

Anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the area of 94th Street and 118th Avenue from between 6:15 p.m. and 6:35 p.m. on the night of the shooting is asked to call the EPS at 780-423- 4567 or to leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.

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