Fort Simpson RCMP responded to reports of a shooting Friday morning.
At 1:40 AM, police received a call reporting that a person had been shot in the backyard of a residence in the community.
Officers responded to the scene and attended to the victim. They were transported to the local health centre before being transferred to Yellowknife for additional medical treatment.
Police have launched an investigation into this incident. At this time, they believe the shooting was a targeted attack.
No immediate risk to the public has been identified.
