One man has been transported to hospital following an afternoon shooting in Brampton.

It happened in the Kirk Drive and Castlehill Road area shortly after 1 p.m.

The circumstances surrounding the incident were not immediately clear.

The victim, believed to be in his 20s, was transported to hospital in serious condition with a gunshot wound to the leg, paramedics said.

There were no other immediate reports of additional patients.

Several schools in the area were place under hold and secure orders by Peel police following the shooting. The orders have since been lifted.

No suspect information has been provided by police.

The investigation continues.