Peterborough police searching for suspect after woman wounded in 'targeted' shooting
Police in Peterborough are looking for a suspect wanted in connection with what they’re calling a “targeted” shooting.
Peterborough Police Service (PPS) said on June 15, just after midnight, a woman attended Peterborough Regional Health Centre suffering from two gunshot wounds.
The victim was then flown to a Toronto hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PPS at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
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