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Police probe Hobbema shooting

A 21-year-old man is recovering from gunshot wounds in hospital after being shot while at a Samson First Nation home early Tuesday morning.Maskwacis (Hobbema) RCMP said they responded to a complaint that a man was suffering from gunshot injuries early Tuesday. The victim was sent to a local hospital and later transported to an Edmonton area hospital to be treated. He is in stable condition.

A 21-year-old man is recovering from gunshot wounds in hospital after being shot while at a Samson First Nation home early Tuesday morning.

Maskwacis (Hobbema) RCMP said they responded to a complaint that a man was suffering from gunshot injuries early Tuesday. The victim was sent to a local hospital and later transported to an Edmonton area hospital to be treated. He is in stable condition.

Police said they believe the shooting took place in a home.

Police said there was a report of shots fired and suspects running from the area.

Maskwacis RCMP community response unit is investigating the incident, which is believed to be gang related.