Police looking for armed suspect
Just after 9:00pm on Thursday February 16, 2017 Police and Fire Paramedic crews responded to the area of Furby and Ellice. When they arrived they found a 19 year old male had been shot in the lower body. He was transported to hospital in critical condition.
Investigators learned that a group was confronted by a male suspect and robbed of personal items. During the robbery the suspect produced a gun and shot the victim. The suspect took off before police arrived on scene.
Police deployed the Tatical Support Team and the AVR-1 due to an armed suspect having fled the area.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
-News4 Staff-
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