File photo of the Blood Tribe Police station (Lethbridge News Now)

By Justin Goulet/LethbridgeNewsNOW

Two people charged in Standoff shooting

Mar 30, 2021 | 9:56 AM

STANDOFF, AB – Blood Tribe Police have issued charges in relation to a shooting in Standoff.

On March 22, at around 3 p.m., officers were called out to a residence, where they found a man with significant injuries to his leg. The victim’s injuries are believed to have been the result of a firearm.

The man was taken to hospital, reportedly in stable condition, according to Blood Tribe Police.

Police believe the occurrence was a targeted incident and that there was and is no immediate danger to the public.

Two people have been charged in relation to the shooting.

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However, due to a publication ban, their names cannot be released, and police say no further information will be released at this time.

Anyone with more details is asked to contact Blood Tribe Police at 403-737-3800 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or email tips@bloodtribepolice.com.