Three people shot when argument at party escalates

Winnipeg Police are investigating after three people were shot early Sunday morning.

Officers were called to the 700 block of William Avenue at about 4:30 a.m. where three males were suffering from gunshot wounds, said police.

An investigation has revealed that they had been at a social gathering in the first 100 block of Keewatin Avenue when an argument erupted between one of the victims and a fourth person.

The suspect pulled out a firearm and shot all of the males in the lower body, said police.

The Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at [phone] or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).