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victim in stable condition

Maskwacis RCMP investigate shooting

Jul 3, 2019 | 1:52 PM

A 26-year-old man is in hospital after being shot late Tuesday afternoon at Maskwacis.

RCMP responded to a report of gunshots at about 5 p.m. at the Samson First Nation.

Witnesses had taken the victim to the Maskwacis Ambulance station with a gunshot wound. Police say the victim was transported to hospital in Edmonton via STARS air ambulance and is in stable condition.

Mounties are seeking public assistance to identify suspects in this shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call Maskwacis RCMP at 780-585-4600, your local police, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or visit www.tipsubmit.com.