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Shots fired into southeast bar send woman to hospital

The shooting took place around 1:40 a.m. at the Blue Diamond Bar and Restaurant on 17th Avenue S.E.

Police say a man opened fire outside the Blue Diamond Restaurant and Bar early Saturday morning

Bullet holes are visible in the windows of the Blue Diamond Bar and Restaurant on International Avenue in Calgary's southeast. (Sarah Lawrynuik/CBC)

A shooting at a southeast Calgary bar sent one woman to hospital on Saturday morning, according to police.

The shooting took place around 1:40 a.m. at the Blue Diamond Bar and Restaurant on 17th Avenue S.E.

"It is believed a male patron exited the bar and discharged a firearm aimed at the bar," reads a news release from the police."A female patron was transported to hospital where she received treatment for minor injuries."

Police said they are reviewing video footage from the area and speaking to witnesses.

At least seven bullet holes could be seen in the large front windows of the bar.

The shooting is not believed to be related to a homicide that took place later in the morning, police said in therelease.

One of several bullet holes left in the front window at the Blue Diamond Bar and Restaurant. (Sarah Lawrynuik/CBC)