Brother shot in chest by man who walked into Pineridge townhouse, sister tells police

A man was rushed to hospital in serious condition Sunday after being shot inside a residence in the northeast Calgary community of Pineridge.

Police said a woman dialed 911 just after 8:30 p.m. to say a man walked into a townhouse in the 100 block of Pinehill Place N.E.and shot her brother.

The victim, believed to be in his 30s, was taken to hospital in serious condition, suffering a gunshot wound to the chest, said EMS.

Police tape surrounded the residence as officers spoke to witnesses.

No description of a suspect was available.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 403-266-1234.

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