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Man shot during home invasion in midtown Toronto

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CP24’s Courtney Heels on the investigation in Lawrence Park, where police say five masked men entered a home and shot a male occupant.

Toronto police are investigating a home invasion shooting in Toronto’s Lytton Park neighbourhood that left one man with serious injuries.

Officers were called to a home on Glencairn Avenue, near Lawrence Avenue and Avenue Road, at around 2:15 a.m. for reports of a shooting.

Police said they later learned five masked suspects broke into the home and a struggle ensued between a resident and the suspects.

Glencairn Police are investigating a home invasion shooting on Glencairn Avenue in Toronto's Lytton Park neighbourhood. (Mike Nguyen/ CP24)

One person was shot in the leg during the altercation, police said.

According to paramedics, one man was transported from the home to hospital in serious, but non-life-threatening condition.

Police have not released any information on possible suspects.