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Toronto teen shot while sitting with friends in Brampton, Ont.: police

Peel Regional Police say a 15-year-old Toronto boy was shot while sitting inside a car in Brampton. Global News File

BRAMPTON, Ont. – A 15-year-old Toronto boy is in hospital following a shooting incident in Brampton, Ont.

Peel police say they’re seeking the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects in the shooting on Tuesday afternoon.

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They say the boy was in a vehicle with friends when three people approached, there was an exchange of words, and one of the suspects produced a handgun and shot the teen.

The victim was driven to a local hospital and later transferred to a trauma centre in Toronto, where he is in stable, non-life threatening condition.

Investigators say they would like to speak to anyone who may have information about the incident.

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