A 52-year-old man is recovering in hospital after he was shot during a robbery, police said.

The incident happened at around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. Police were called to a home in the 200 block of Newton Avenue, where they found the injured man suffering from a gunshot wound.

He was taken to hospital in critical condition, but was later upgraded to stable.

An investigation found unknown suspects forced entry into the home, demanded money and made threats with a gun.

Police said the man was shot and the suspects fled.

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with further information is asked to call detectives at 204-986-6219.