Early Sunday morning saw a shooting at a heated gathering in Winnipeg, Canada that left 3 dead and 2 critically injured, with one of those injured being a 15-year-old.
The shooting occurred at 3 am at a home on Wellingston Avenue, where a group of people had gathered. According to Winnipeg police, 3 individuals were shot and killed while 2 were critically injured. Of those critically injured, one was a 15-year-old who has since been moved to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police are currently looking for suspects, and have not released any other information at this time.
This tragedy has shaken the community of Winnipeg and created an atmosphere of fear. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward, and have put out a public call for assistance in locating any suspects.
While Winnipeg police are taking active steps to ensure justice is served in this horrific crime, gun violence continues to remain an issue in the area. This is not the first shooting to have occurred in Winnipeg in recent times, and has many residents desperate for a solution to this problem. Gun control is often a debate subject, and hopefully, now more than ever, a solution can be found that can help prevent any more such tragedies.
This incident serves as a reminder of the need for proper gun control and monitoring in a society. We hope and pray that those who are currently dealing with the aftermath of the tragedy are able to recover and find solace soon.