Police release video of April shooting as suspect remains at large

Winnipeg police are looking for this suspect from an April shooting. They have released a video and a composite drawing to help search for the man.

By Cole Fortner

Posted July 27, 2021 1:45 pm.

Last Updated July 27, 2021 7:21 pm.

WINNIPEG (CityNews) – Winnipeg police are turning to the public for assistance in what is believed to be a targeted shooting in April.

Police say around 5:30 a.m. on April 24, two men in their 20s were shot while they were in an SUV in the area of College Ave. and Arlington St.

WPS has released a video of the shooting.

Warning this video contains graphic content, including gunshot audio

Both victims were taken to hospital with severe gunshot wounds. One of the victims was treated and released, while the other victim sustained severe life-altering injuries.

“At this point, the investigators do believe that this was a targeted shooting. And that the suspect that we have developed through this photograph is responsible for the shooting,” explained Constable Danny McKinnon.

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Police say the suspect is described as a man in his late teens or early 20s, with dark hair, a medium build, and he was wearing a light-coloured hoodie.

Investigators are asking if anyone has information to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 204-786-TIPS(8477).

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