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An innocent bystander was shot outside of the Edmonton Convention Centre. As Adam Ziccarelli reports, the 17-year-old girl was transported to hospital.

By The Canadian Press

Posted June 2, 2023 2:15 pm.

Last Updated June 3, 2023 10:56 am.

Police say they are investigating a shooting in downtown Edmonton that wounded a 17-year-old girl.

Edmonton police say they responded to a call of a shooting at about 11 p.m. Thursday.

They say a fight broke out between two groups outside the Edmonton Convention Centre where several shots were fired.

Police say one of those shots hit the 17-year-old girl, who they describe as a bystander.

They say the girl was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Two people have been taken into custody and police continue to investigate.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 2, 2023.

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