A male victim has been taken to hospital after a shooting in Scarborough, Toronto police say.
In a series of tweets Wednesday afternoon, Toronto police said officers received reports of gunshots and a person laying on the ground at Morningside Avenue and Sewells Road.
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Officers said the male victim was located with a gunshot wound, and was transported by paramedics to hospital via an emergency run.
In a tweet just after 5 p.m. ET, Toronto police said the victim’s injuries appeared to be “serious.”
According to police, the investigation is ongoing.
SHOOTING: (UPDATE)
Morningside Ave & Sewell's Rd
– police o/s
– confirmed shooting, casing found
– officers located a male victim with a gunshot wound, injuries appear serious
– @TorontoMedics o/s – taking patient to hospital via emerge run
– ongoing investigation#GO29141
^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) January 5, 2022