Shooting victim in hospital after Blackfalds home invasion

Alberta RCMP are looking for at least three suspects after a brazen home invasion and shooting in Blackfalds, Alta.

Police responded to a call at approximately 12:30 p.m. Tuesday for a 47-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound in his home, according to an RCMPnews release.

Three male assailants, wearing black bandanas over their faces,drove a dark blue Chevrolet pickuptruck behind the residence and enteredthrough the garage, where theyshoved a 35-year-old woman to the ground, according to police.

The men then entered the home and confronted the 47-year-old man who was shot during an altercation.

Witnesses reported seeing thedark blue Chevrolet pickup truckfleeing the scene along witha gold Chrysler Intrepid stolen from the residence, according to police.

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The victim was rushed to the hospital where he remained in stable condition late Tuesday night.

Police said they believea female suspect may also have been assistingthe three male assailants.

Blackfalds RCMP are asking anyone with information that could help identify the suspects to contactpolice.

Blackfaldsis approximately 140 kilometres south of Edmonton.