Sault police investigating shooting after victim dropped off by vehicle

Investigating fatal police shooting in the Sault The scene Sunday as the Special Investigations Unit, provincial police emergency responders investigate Saturday's fatal police shooting.

Sault police are appealing to the public for information after a shooting victim was dropped off by a vehicle early Friday morning.

A 911 call was received around 5:10 a.m. July 12 about someone with a gunshot wound.

"Officers were dispatched to the area where they located a victim who had sustained a gunshot wound," Sault Ste. Marie Police Service said in a news release.

"The victim was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries."

An investigation revealed the victim had been shot in what is believed to be the west end area of the city then dropped off by a vehicle near Wellington Street East and Upton Road.

"Detectives believe this was an isolated incident," police said.

"Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Det. Sgt. Alison Campbell at 705-949-6300 ext. 288. You can provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477."