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Thunder Bay police needs public's help in south-side shooting investigation

Police officers in Thunder Bay, Ont. are asking the public for help regarding a shooting that occurred on Victoria avenue on May 9.

Police are asking for anyone with information to come forward and speak to them

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Thunder Bay police are asking for anyone with information regarding a shooting outside Newfie's Pub on May 9, to come forward and speak to Detective Whipple at the Thunder Bay Police Service. (Christina Jung / CBC)

Police officers in Thunder Bay, Ont. are asking for the public's help regarding a shooting that occurred on Victoria avenue on May 9.

    Officers attended the corner of Victoria Avenue and Brodie Street at 9:45 p.m. and discovered a 28-year-old man who had been shot. The shooting occurred while the man was standing outside Newfie's Pub.

    He was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries, but has since been released.

    In the media release issued Thursday, police said the victim's injuries indicated a shotgun was involved.

    Police continue to investigate the shooting, however the individuals involved in the incident are reluctant to cooperate with officers, the media release states.

    Public safety is a concern, police said, given that a firearm was used in the incident.

    Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact investigators at 807-631-5898.