Man, 70, shot in head with BB gun while walking in downtown Winnipeg

A 70-year-old man was walking away from a downtown Winnipeg restaurant when he was shot in the head with a BB gun, police say.

Two boys, aged 12 and 14, and a 13-year-old girlare facing assault and firearm charges

Police were called just after 12 a.m. Monday to the area of Portage Avenue and HargraveStreet, near Canada Life Centre.

They found the man and providedemergency medical care until he was rushedto hospital in unstable condition. He has since beenupgraded to stable condition.

Witnesses in the area provided a description to police of the shooters, who were arrested a short time later.

Investigators believe the boys and girl were randomly shooting the firearm, and that there could be other victims who have not yet been identified.

Anyone with information is urged to callthe major crimes unit at 204-986-6219.

Anonymous calls can also be made to Crime Stoppers 204-786-8477or submitted online.

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