Two people charged after May shooting in The Pas

Two people have been charged in connection with a May shooting in The Pas that left one man critically injured.

Police say four people, including a five-year-old child, were inside a vehicle when a group of suspects wearing hoodies approached and opened fire around 10 p.m. on May 27.

A 34-year-old man was shot multiple times and taken to hospital in critical condition. He survived and has since recovered. A second occupant suffered minor injuries, while the other two people in the vehicle, including the child, were not hurt.

The Manitoba Integrated Law Enforcement Team took over the investigation June 1. Investigators believe the shooting was connected to the local drug trade.

Morgan Blair, 34, was arrested at Brandon Correctional Centre and faces four counts of discharging a firearm with intent to wound, as well as charges of attempted robbery with a firearm and two firearm possession offences. Tara Kreshewski, 44, of The Pas, has been charged with attempted robbery with a firearm.

Both remain in custody. RCMP said further charges are expected as the investigation continues.