Police investigate shooting in Grand Falls-Windsor; victim airlifted to St. John’s, suspect found dead
Police are investigating a shooting at a home in Grand Falls-Windsor Wednesday afternoon.
The victim remains in hospital and has been airlifted to St. John’s for advanced medical care. RCMP believe the incident was targeted, and that there is no risk to general public safety.
Shortly after 2:30 p.m. on April 8, Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP responded to reports of a shooting at a residence on Main Street in Grand Falls-Windsor. Once on scene, officers located a victim inside the residence with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries. They were transported to local hospital and have since been airlifted to St. John’s for advanced medical care and treatment.
A witness provided a description of the vehicle used by the suspect to leave the scene. It was located by officers a short time later, and an individual was discovered deceased near the vehicle. Police do not believe that criminality was involved in that individual’s death.
RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador Major Crime Unit (MCU) West has been engaged and is assisting with the ongoing investigation. As this investigation is in its early stages, the public can expect to see an increased police presence in the community.
Police do not believe there is any risk to general public safety.
To protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation and the privacy of the victim, no additional details will be released at this time, however, updates may be provided as appropriate.
Anyone having any information about this incident is asked to contact the Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP detachment at 709-489-2121.