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A Winnipeg teen has been charged after a man was shot Thursday.
Police, including the tactical response team, were called to a report of a shooting at a home in the 200 block of Young Street around 2 p.m. Dec. 8.
A 40-year-old man who had been shot in the upper body was taken to hospital in stable condition. Police say an 18-year-old woman also at the home was not hurt.
A suspect, who remained at the scene, was arrested, although police say he falsely identified himself to officers.
A long gun found in the home was also seized, police say.
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Police say the man was shot during a heated argument. They allege the suspect first shot at the 18-year-old woman but narrowly missed. They say the man was shot while trying to help the woman.
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Investigators say the suspect and both victims were all previously known to each other.
A 17-year-old male from Winnipeg is facing a number of charges, including aggravated assault and discharging a firearm with intent.
A 17-yr-old male faces multiple charges including Aggravated Assault after discharging a firearm in a residence in the 200 block of Young Street striking a 40-yr-old male. The victim was treated in hospital for an upper body injury. https://t.co/gm3AUwIcLO
— Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) December 9, 2022
