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RCMP investigating shooting in Ponoka

May 9, 2023 | 11:45 AM

Police are investigating after a person was shot in Ponoka in recent days.

Ponoka RCMP say it was just before 3 a.m. on May 4 when they received a report of a shooting at or near 57 Avenue in Ponoka.

Upon arrival, officers located a 39-year-old person with what appeared to be a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to hospital and they remain in critical but stable condition.

Although early in the investigation, RCMP believe this may have been a targeted attack.

Police believe that the suspect(s) were in a vehicle of unknown description.

If you have any information about this crime, contact Ponoka RCMP at 403-783-4471. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).

To report a crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.