Sault Police are investigating a double shooting overnight that sent two people to hospital — one with life-threatening injuries.
The shooting occurred around midnight in the 0-100 block of Wemyss Street, near Pim and Wellington streets.
Officers were dispatched to the scene after multiple people phoned 911 to report possible gunfire at a residence.
“Officers found two victims with injuries from gunshot wounds,” says a news release issued Saturday morning by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. “Both were taken to hospital. One victim with life threatening injuries, the other with serious injuries.”
People believe the shooting was an “isolated incident.”
Officers remain on scene as the investigation continues.
SooToday will provide more details as they become available.
Anyone who may have video of the area at the time of the incident, or may have been in the area at the time of the shooting, is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Alison Campbell at 705-949-6300, ext. 288.
People can also provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477. Tipsters can click here to submit a web-tip or download the P3 app.
Tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and protected by case law. More information can be found here.