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By paNOW Staff

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Prince Albert Police investigate second shooting in 24 hours

Aug 27, 2019 | 5:13 PM

Prince Albert Police are investigating the second shooting in the city within a 24 hour time span.

Around noon today, officers responded to an 18-year-old injured female in the 700 block of 32^nd St. E. The woman was in a vehicle and suffering from a gunshot wound.

Parkland Ambulance paramedics transported the woman to Victoria Hospital in stable condition.

Investigators believe the incident is gang-related and happened in the 1400 block of Marquis Road E.

Police located the second vehicle involved in the incident on the 1400 block of 28^th Street East. Several people were taken into custody.

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The Criminal Investigation Division and Forensic Identification Units continue to investigate both vehicles.

Police are appealing to witnesses who were in the area of Marquis Road, between 15^th Ave. E. and Sixth Ave. E. who may have noticed property damage or the incident to contact them. To reach the Prince Albert Police Service, call 306-953-4222. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Police are also investigating a separate unrelated shooting from last night. A man was shot in the 300 block of 19th St. E. He was transported to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

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