Man shot in leg on New Year’s Day in Saskatoon

A 31-year-old man is in hospital after Saskatoon police found him suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg on New Year’s Day.

Police said in a release Wednesday they received a report of an injured man on Steeves Avenue in the Confederation Park neighbourhood around 11 p.m.

When officers arrived, they found the man outside with a leg injury, and he was transported to hospital.

Police said early investigation suggests drugs may have been involved in the shooting, including methamphetamine.

There are no suspects in the case at this time, and anyone with information is being encouraged to contact Saskatoon police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.