Tragic Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 2 Critically Injured in Winnipeg, Canada
Three lives were tragically lost and two individuals are in critical condition after a shooting incident in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, during the early hours of Sunday morning, as confirmed by authorities
Three individuals were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting that took place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada early Sunday morning, according to law enforcement officials. The Winnipeg Police Service announced in a press release that the incident occurred shortly after 4 a.m., located nearly a mile west of the downtown area.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered five victims with injuries indicating they had been shot, as stated in the release.
Constable Jason Michalyshen, a spokesperson for the Winnipeg police, mentioned in a statement that the incident took place in a multi-suite residence and no additional information about a potential motive is currently available.
A man and a woman were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Three of the victims were taken to a hospital, and one of those victims later died of his injuries.
The students, who all attend American colleges and universities, are receiving medical treatment for gunshot injuries.
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Two victims, a man and a woman, remain hospitalized in critical condition, Michalyshen said.
The victims' identities have not yet been disclosed, and authorities have stated that the investigation into the shooting is still ongoing. Officials have also mentioned that the Winnipeg Police Service Forensic Services Unit will be present at the scene for an extended period of time due to the seriousness of the incident.
The 2022 Annual Statistical Report by the Winnipeg Police, released in May, revealed that the violent crime rates in Manitoba's capital reached the highest levels since 2009, with a record number of 53 homicides reported for the year. This information was contributed to the report by CNN's Ashley R. Williams.
