Two shot outside Ellice Avenue hotel
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Police are investigating after two males were shot outside an Ellice Avenue hotel Tuesday afternoon.
Officers were sent to the 1800 block of Ellice Avenue, where two people were found with gunshot wounds, at 2:42 p.m.
Police gave the males, ages 18 and 16, first aid before they were taken to hospital in unstable condition.
One remained in unstable condition Wednesday afternoon and was awaiting surgery, while the other has been upgraded to stable. The injuries are not considered life-threatening, the Winnipeg Police Service said in a news release.
The shooting occurred near the Airport Motor Inn, the Free Press has confirmed.
The release said the WPS “recognizes that safety in and around evacuation centres and temporary residences is important for our community and the residents of northern communities who have been forced to leave their homes as a result of the wildfires.” The release did not state whether the victims were wildfire evacuees.
Police asked anyone who witnessed the shooting or has related video to contact the major crimes unit at 204-986-6219, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 204-786-8477 (TIPS) or online.