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Man shot in Whitehorse: Police seek driver of red pickup truck

A shooting in Whitehorse has sent a man to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Yukon RCMP say a man was shot Wednesday around 6:40pm in the neighbourhood of Porter Creek.

Victim brought to Whitehorse General Hospital with 'life-threatening injuries' after shooting in Porter Creek

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An RCMP officer on the scene across the street from Goody's Gas Convenience in Whitehorse at the corner of the Alaska Highway and Wann Road. (Wayne Vallevand / CBC)

A man has been sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being shot in Whitehorse. 

Yukon RCMP say a man was shot Wednesday around 6:40pm in the neighbourhood of Porter Creek. 

Police used social media Wednesday night to seek information about a red pickup truck. They say the vehicle was seen leaving the scene. 

CBC reporter Dave Croft was at the scene and spotted what appears to be a handgun on the ground. (Dave Croft / CBC)

The RCMP's Major Crimes Unit is investigating.  

Police have described the victim's injuries as "life-threatening" and say he was admitted to Whitehorse General Hospital.

RCMP have pledged further updates.

Watch for more on this story as it develops.

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