Saskatchewan

Regina police investigate shooting of 21-year-old man on Thursday

Police say someone in a nearby vehicle shot the man on Dewdney Avenue.

Police say someone in nearby vehicle shot man on Dewdney Avenue

Regina police are investigating the shooting of a 21-year-old man. (Trent Peppler/CBC)

A 21-year-old Regina man is seriously injured after a shooting on Thursday. 

Police were dispatched to hospital at about 8:15 p.m. CST on Thursday after a report that a man came to emergency with a gunshot wound.

Police say 10 minutes earlier, the victim had been at a business on the 2900 block of Dewdney Avenue. It's believed the man was outside the business when someone in a nearby vehicle shot him.

The type of firearm is unknown. The victim stayed at the hospital to be treated. 

Police have collected evidence from the victim and the business in their investigation. At this time the suspect has not been found. 

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Regina Police at 306-777-6500 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.