“Fort Simpson Police Investigate Targeted Shooting Incident”

Police in Fort Simpson responded to a shooting incident early Friday morning, where they discovered an individual with injuries. The RCMP received a call around 1:40 a.m. on Friday regarding a man who had been shot in the backyard of a residence, according to a police statement. Upon arrival, officers located the injured person, who was subsequently transported to the local health center before being transferred to Yellowknife for further medical attention. Authorities indicated that the shooting seemed to be targeted and confirmed that an investigation is currently in progress, with assistance from the Yellowknife RCMP and other relevant agencies. It was mentioned that there is no immediate threat to the public safety, as per police statements.