A man has been seriously injured in an early morning shooting in North York.
The incident happened Monday around 12:30 a.m. near Sheppard Avenue East and Leslie Street.
Toronto police said officers at the scene found a man with a gunshot wound. The victim’s injuries "appear to be serious,” they said in a tweet.
Shell casings were also found at the scene.
SHOOTING: (UPDATE)
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) October 24, 2022
Leslie St & Sheppard Ave E
- police o/s
- confirmed shooting
- officers located a man with a gunshot wound, injuries appear serious
- @TorontoMedics o/s - taking patient to hospital
- casing found in the area
- ongoing investigation#GO2065748
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Toronto paramedics told CP24 that they took one person with serious injuries to the hospital for treatment.
This investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information should contact Toronto police at 416-808-3300, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.222tips.com.
