UPDATE: Monday, December 14 — The victim has since been upgraded to critical but stable condition.
Police have determined that the victim and the co-accused were not known to each other before the incident.
Three males became involved in a verbal argument while in the area and ended with the victim being shot.
A 20-year-old Winnipeg man has been charged with 11 firearm and assault-related offences. His name isn’t being released at this time.
A 15-year-old Winnipeg boy has also been charged with three firearm and assault-related offences.
Both suspects remain in custody.
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WINNIPEG — Police have two people in custody following a shooting early Sunday.
Shortly after midnight, police responded to reports of a man who had been shot in the area of Arlington Street and Notre Dame Avenue.
The victim, a man in his 40s, was found injured on the road. He was transported to hospital in unstable condition and later downgraded to critical condition.
Two male suspects were arrested and remain in police custody. No charges have been laid.
Police are continuing to investigate.
