Man shot during walk in park, police searching for suspect
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City police are investigating after a man was shot from behind while walking in St. John’s Park on Canada Day.
The victim, in his 30s, was walking along the riverbank toward the Redwood Bridge around 8 p.m. when he was confronted and shot by an unknown man. The victim ran to Main Street before calling police, the Winnipeg Police Service said in a news release Friday.
The victim did not see the suspect. He was taken to hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
The WPS asks anyone who was in the area at the time and may have information to call investigators at at 204-986-6219, or submit a tip anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477 (TIPS) or winnipegcrimestoppers.org