The Regina Police Service is asking for the public’s help in solving an armed robbery and shooting that happened in the city early Wednesday.
In a media release, police say officers found what appeared to be the site of an assault in an alley between the 2900 blocks of Montague and Elphinstone streets. They believe the assault happened sometime between 12:30 a.m., and 2 a.m.
Officers followed leads to a house in the 2900 block of Elphinstone, where they found a 34-year-old man who had sustained a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital for treatment.
The victim told police he had been approached by suspects who tried to take his belongings. As he attempted to leave, an altercation ensued and he was shot. The suspects then ran off.
Anyone with information that could help police is asked to call the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.