The area of the incident was taped off by police in the midtown area. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

By paNOW Staff

Midtown Incident

Police investigating after man shot in midtown area

Feb 23, 2022 | 3:45 PM

The Prince Albert Police Service after investigating after a man was shot at a home on the 500 block of Fifth Street East.

Police say they were called to the residence after a complaint of a shooting this morning at 5:30 a.m. Once they attended the scene they found a 30-year-old man with a gunshot wound.

He was taken to Victoria Hospital by Parkland Ambulance in stable condition but was later taken to Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon.

A forensics vehicle was also seen at the scene of the incident. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

The Prince Albert Crime Reduction Team and Forensic identification unit will continue to investigate and residents will see an increased police presence in the area.

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They are asking those who live in the area to check their surveillance systems between 4:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. today. If any suspicious activity appears in the footage contact the police at 306-953-4222.

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