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By Chris Brown

UPDATE: Man shot himself

One man in hospital after shooting himself at Brooks bar

Aug 24, 2023 | 8:54 AM

UPDATE 4:15 p.m.: RCMP say investigation has revealed the incident to be an accidental discharge of a firearm. Video surveillance shows the victim showing his firearm to another person when it discharged and he shot himself. No other people were injured.

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BROOKS, AB – RCMP in Brooks are investigating after a shooting at a bar in that city early Thursday morning.

According to RCMP, officers were called to a bar for a call about a disturbance at the establishment. Once there Mounties were told a 45-year-old Brooks man had been taken to hospital with a gunshot wound. The male suffered a significant injury and was later flown to a Calgary hospital.

Police say the investigation so far suggests this to be an isolated incident and there is no risk to the public.

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Anyone with information regarding this investigation, please contact the Brooks RCMP at 403-794-4400. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS), online at P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.