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Shooting in Ajax leaves man in serious condition

Durham Regional Police are investigating after a shooting in Ajax left one man in serious condition. Adam Dabrowski / Global News

Durham Regional Police say one man is in serious condition after a shooting in Ajax.

A police spokesperson said officers responded to a call of gunshots fired in the area of Westney Road south of Rossland Road around 3:30 a.m.

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One man was transported by ORNGE Air ambulance to a hospital in serious but non-life-threatening condition.

Police later said the victim is a 23-year-old man from Ajax who was shot while in the backyard of a residence. They said neighbours heard several gunshots.

The spokesperson said there is no suspect information.

Anyone with information is asked to call Durham Regional Police at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2737 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

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