Two people were shot in separate shootings in central Edmonton Monday night and police said they were working to determine whether the incidents were related.
A significant police presence was seen in the area of 107 Avenue and 103 Street in central Edmonton Monday night. K-9 and tactical units were among the police at the scene.
Police said officers were called to the area of 104 Street and 107 Avenue just after 6:30 p.m. for reports of a female who went to a convenience store for help after she was shot.
She was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
At least four people appeared to have been taken into custody at the scene but it was not clear whether they were suspects, persons of interest or witnesses.
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Then, just before 8 p.m., police said officers were called to an alley near 108 Avenue and 112 Street for a weapons complaint. Witnesses told police a male was shot while riding a bike.
He was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police did not say whether the victims were adults or children.
Anyone with information about either shooting is asked to call the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
View photos from the scene at 107 Avenue and 103 Street below:
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