SASKATOON — Reports of shots being fired and the discovery of a body have members of the Major Crime, Serious Assault and Forensic Identification Sections investigating.
Saskatoon Police Service received the initial report at approximately 4:30 p.m., May 19. An injured man was reported to be in the 100 block of Main Street East. Shortly after, additional calls to police reported shots being fired in the 700 block of Melrose Avenue. In addition, another injured male was reported to have been transported to City Hospital.
Upon arrival at the 700 block of Melrose Avenue, responding officers located a deceased male behind an apartment building. Investigators are currently on-scene.
SPS says the two injured males are being treated for their injuries at this time. Their condition is unknown.
The public is asked to avoid the area around the 700 block of Melrose Avenue.
Further information will be released when it becomes available.
