Two teenagers, including a 16-year-old boy, have been injured in a shooting in the east end on Tuesday evening.
The shooting happened at a highrise building at 20 Teesdale Place, near Pharmacy and Danforth Avenues after 6:30 p.m.
One person was shot in the face, but did not suffer deep penetration and has been taken to hospital with minor injuries. Whereas, a teenage boy was shot in the back and arm and rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Two people have been taken into custody, but police are looking for a third suspect, who fled on foot.
The suspect was wearing a dark baseball cap and blue jeans. He was being pursued near Leyton Street.
The Emergency Task Force along with the canine unit is on scene, and a perimeter has been set up.
There is no information on a motive for the shooting.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS.
