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2 women shot outside bar near midtown Toronto, police say

There is no word on what led to the shooting. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

Police say two women were shot outside of a bar near midtown Toronto early Sunday.

Police said officers received a call at 2:22 a.m. for reports of a shooting in the area of Oakwood and Lanark avenues.

Investigators said two women were shot as people were leaving a bar in the area.

They both suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital.

Police said two male suspects were seen fleeing the area after the shooting.

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There is no word on what led to the incident, but police said they are continuing to investigate and are reviewing security footage in the area.

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A short time after the shooting, another shooting occurred in the area of Bathurst and College streets, leaving one male victim with non-life-threatening injuries.

There is no indication the two shootings are connected.

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

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