Saskatoon shooting victim recovering in hospital

A 28-year-old man is recovering in hospital after being shot on Saturday.

The unidentified man is being treated for non life-threatening injuries following an altercation in the area of 23 Street and Avenue I shortly before 11:30 p.m.

In a media release from Saskatoon Police, the shooting victim was said to be walking in the area when he was a approached by an armed man. A verbal exchange broke out that ended with the armed man shooting the 28-year-old.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.