Man seriously injured after daylight shooting in North York, police say

Toronto police say a man was seriously injured after a daylight shooting in North York on Monday.

Police said officers received a call shortly after 5 p.m. for reports of a shooting in the area of Leslie Street and Van Horne Avenue.

When authorities arrived on scene, they located a man with gunshot wounds and he was rushed to a trauma centre.

A paramedics spokesperson told Global News the man had serious, potentially life-threatening injuries.

Officers closed off residential streets in the area for the investigation.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

There is no word on the victim’s age or identity.

Police have not released any suspect descriptions but said two silver cars were seen fleeing the area after the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.