Man hospitalized after shooting in Winnipeg's North End

A man is recovering in hospital after he was shot in Winnipeg's North end Saturday afternoon. 

Police were called to Mountain Avenue and Salter Street around 3:15 p.m., according to a Sunday news release.

They found a 39-year-old man suffering from serious upper body injuries. He was taken to hospital by ambulance in unstable condition, which was later upgraded to stable. 

A witness in the area told CBC they heard several gunshots ring out and the man had been shot while riding his bike. 

Anyone with information or surveillance video is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS.

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