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Teen bystander injured while suspects shot at man in Toronto’s north end, police say

Police block of a large scene Monday night. Adam Dabrowski / Global News

Toronto police say a teenage bystander has received non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in the city’s north end Monday night.

A Toronto police spokesperson told Global News emergency crews were called to the area of Jane Street and Sheppard Avenue West just after 10:30 p.m. with reports the sounds of gunshots could be heard.

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The spokesperson said occupants in a car shot at a man and that the boy was injured during the shooting. They said it wasn’t clear where exactly the incident happened.

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A Toronto Paramedics spokesperson said the boy was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

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