Man critically injured after being shot near University of Winnipeg

FILE - Winnipeg police logo on side of vehicle. (Joanne Roberts, CityNews)

Posted September 7, 2026 3:13 pm.

A man in his 20s is in critical condition after being shot early Sunday morning.

Winnipeg police received a 911 call just after 4 a.m. reporting that a man was injured from a gunshot near the University of Winnipeg campus at Portage Avenue and Balmoral Street.

Officers provided emergency medical care to the victim. He was then taken to the hospital with critical injuries.

No arrests have been made. The Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate.

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