A man is seriously injured after being shot near a mall in Scarborough Monday afternoon.

The incident happened at around 3 p.m. in the Warden Avenue and Finch Avenue East area, near Bridlewood mall, according to police.

Police say they located an adult male with a gunshot wound. The man was transported to a local trauma centre.

Paramedics say the man’s injuries are serious but non-life-threatening.

Police say they are investigating and urge people to use caution in the area, however no suspect information has been released.

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