Brantford police say a 23-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to his upper body after an incident in downtown Brantford early Wednesday morning.
Just before 4:30 a.m., police were called out to an alleyway on Dalhousie Street between Queen and King streets.
While officers were securing the scene, a call was received about a shooting victim found at another location.
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The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Investigators believe the two incidents are connected and that the shooting was not a random act of violence.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Brantford police at 519-756-0113 ext. 2266.