On January 1, 2010, at about 7:30am, Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to a complaint of shots fired in the north east area of Portage la Prairie.
Investigation revealed that a 34-year-old man from Portage la Prairie had been shot at while sitting in his vehicle, a 2005 GMC Jimmy.
Initial reports indicate the man had been stopped in front of a residence in the north east corner of the city when a firearm was discharged at his vehicle, hitting the driver’s side.
The man admitted himself to the Portage and District General Hospital where he was treated and released for non life threatening injuries.
RCMP forensic Identification units attended to assist with the investigation.
No damage estimate is available, and there were no other injuries reported.
Police continue to investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Portage la Prairie RCMP at (204)857-4445
Cst. Miles Hiebert
Portage la Prairie RCMP
Tel:(204)239-8908
