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RCMP looking for man, 21, after reports of gunshots in Thompson Saturday

Manitoba RCMP say theyre looking for a 21-year-old man in connection with reports of gunshots in Thompson Saturday night.

Thompson RCMP say Tyrell Porter may still be in the area and ask the public not to approach him if seen

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Manitoba RCMP said they're looking for 21-year-old Tyrell Porter in connection with reports of gunshots in Thompson Saturday night. RCMP say Thompson is also wanted for multiple firearms offences in connection with a previous shooting. (Submitted by Manitoba RCMP. )

Manitoba RCMP say they're looking for a 21-year-old man in connection with reports of gunshots in Thompson Saturday night.

Thompson RCMP responded to a call of gunshots around 7:00 p.m. Saturday outside a residence on Duke Place , Mounties said in a news release.

Officers found a residence with a bullet hole through the window when they arrived, but the lone occupant of the home wasn't injured, the release said.

Witnesses said they sawa manrun from the area and officers started searching for the suspect, the releasesaid.

Almost an hour later, officers responded to a second report of gunshots in the area of Brandon Crescent and began extensive patrols, the release said.

RCMP saidthey believe the two shootings were targeted.

The release also said RCMP believe the shootings are linked two a 21-year-old named Tyrell Porter, who is wanted for multiple firearms offences from a previous shooting.

RCMP said Porter may still be in the Thompson area and is considered armed and dangerous. Mounties are asking anyone who sees him to call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, online through the agency's website.

RCMP said in the release the investigation continues.