WINNIPEG – Police are investigating the shooting of a 26 -year old man early this morning.

Officers responded to a call of shots fired at around 1:15 AM. near the area of McGee Street and Wellington Avenue. An injured man was found close by and taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds.

This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).