2 injured, 2 arrested in Annex shooting

A man and a woman have been arrested after a shooting in the Annex area on Monday night.

Officers responded to a call in the Madison and Bernard Avenues area around 10 p.m. where two to three gunshots were heard.

They found a 22-year-old man with upper body injuries. He was taken to hospital in serious condition via emergency run. Police say the victim is expected to live.

A second injured person is believed to be a pedestrian and police say they were possibly struck by a vehicle that was seen fleeing the area. The pedestrian’s injuries are considered to be minor.

A second vehicle, a red Volvo, crashed into a tree. A man and woman inside the vehicle fled the area.

Officers say a firearm was found inside the vehicle.

The man was taken into custody a short time later. Just after 1 a.m. a woman in her 20s was taken into custody.