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UPDATE: Suspect sought in downtown Windsor shooting

Windsor police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect after a 36-year-old man was shot twice in the leg near downtown Windsor.

Witnesses say Crawford Avenue was closed between Wyandotte Street West and University Avenue West. Police presence was reportedly heavy in the area.

A few hours after the incident, Windsor Police tweeted some information in regards to the incident. They shared that a 36-year-old man was shot in the leg twice.

He was taken to the hospital with injuries that were non-life threatening, according to police.

The suspect is a man with a tanned complexion, between the ages of 25 and 30 years old, about five-foot-eight in height, with a thin moustache, and a medium build.

He was last seen wearing prescription glasses, a black sweater with white lettering, and a satchel.

"Anyone who witnessed the shooting, or who has dash-cam or surveillance video from the area, is urged to contact Windsor Police immediately," officers urged in a subsequent tweet.

Windsor Police can be contacted through their non-emergency line at 519-258-6111. In the event of an emergency, please call 911.

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