While responding to a call Friday evening, an RCMP officer was shot in the R.M. of Whitehead just west of Brandon.

RCMP received a call for assistance around 6:30 p.m., and during the response one officer suffered a gunshot wound.

The officer’s injuries are not life threatening, and one individual is in custody.

RCMP Major Crimes and the Forensic I.D. Section are investigating the incident, with further information expected to be released at a later time.