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Man in serious condition after shooting in Kitchener

Waterloo Regional Police Service cruisers behind the Kitchener station. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

A man was taken to hospital after a shooting in a townhouse complex in Kitchener on Monday night, according to Waterloo Regional Police.

We responded to a report of a shooting in the area of River Road, east in Victoria Street in Kitchener at approximately 8:00 p.m.,” Const. Andre Johnson said.

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Police said an altercation began inside an apartment which continued outside the building before the suspect was shot.

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“Upon arrival, a male was located with serious injuries and was transported to hospital,” Johnson said.

Police said the victim remains in serious condition.

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A number of suspects were seen fleeing the area in what’s believed to be a black SUV and a four-door silver car,” Johnson said.

The vehicle was last spotted travelling west on River Road towards Frederick Street.

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This is the third shooting of the year in Waterloo Region.

Police are asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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