THUNDER BAY - Police are investigating a shooting at a south side bar Tuesday evening that sent one person to hospital.
According to Thunder Bay Police, officers responded to a south side bar just before 10 p.m. after receiving reports of an assault.
Upon arrival, a 28-year-old male was found who had been shot while standing on the sidewalk with a group of people.
The man was transported to hospital by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries and has since been released. Police say the injuries he suffered are consistent with shotgun pellets.
The scene was held for several hours Tuesday night but has since been released. The Criminal Investigation Branch is continuing its investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident or may have witnessed it are asked to contact police at 684-1200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or at www.tipssubmit.com.
