Toronto police say a man is in serious condition after a shooting in the city’s east end Tuesday evening.
A police spokesperson told Global News emergency crews were called to the area of Midland Avenue and Ellesmere Road at around 8:30 p.m. with reports multiple gunshots were fired.
The spokesperson said it was reported a man was shot and left the scene in a Range Rover. It was also reported that the shooter left the scene in a tow truck.
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Police later said a man was dropped off at a hospital with a gunshot wound. He was reported to have serious injuries.
Investigators have sealed off multiple scenes, officers said.
More to come.
SHOOTING: (UPDATE)
Midland Ave & Ellesmere Rd
– police o/s
– have located evidence of blood
– no victim, no suspect o/s
– witnesses informed tow trucks were involved in the shooting, and has since fled the scene
– large police presence in the area
– will update#GO1853696
^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) September 30, 2020