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Thompson RCMP investigating after shots fired in 2 locations [Video]

RCMP in Thompson, Man., are investigating two shooting incidents that took place within an hour Saturday evening.

According to a news release, police first received a call about gunshots outside a home on Duke Place. When officers arrived, they found a bullet hole in a residence window. The person living at the home was unharmed.

Witnesses said they saw a man run away from the area.

Around 7:50 p.m., RCMP received a second report of gunshots near Brandon Crescent. Despite an extensive search, police were not able to identify or locate a suspect.

Investigators believe the two shootings were targeted and connected to an ongoing investigation involving a 21-year-old man from Waterloo, Ont. Tyrell Porter was previously involved in another shooting earlier this month, and is currently wanted on a warrant for multiple firearm offences.

Porter is believed to still be in the Thompson area and is considered armed and …

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