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Police say shooting in Eckville an isolated incident

Two men are being treated for serious injuries after a shooting in Eckville on Wednesday.

Two men are being treated for serious injuries after a shooting in Eckville on Wednesday.

Police are looking for the suspects.

Few details were released including the circumstances around the shooting.

RCMP K Division Cpl. Sharon Franks said the investigation is in its very early stages.

But Franks confirmed investigators believe it was an isolated incident.

She said there is no risk to the public.

Shortly after 9 p.m. Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to gunshots at a rental property on the east side of Hwy 766 in Eckville.

Police found two men with serious injuries. They were transported to hospital for treatment. STARS Air Ambulance transported one man to hospital in Edmonton.

The RCMP Serious Crimes Branch out of Calgary are assisting Sylvan Lake RCMP in the investigation.