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Man in serious condition after shooting at east-end Toronto mall

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Man injured after daylight shooting outside of east-end Toronto mall
WATCH ABOVE: Toronto police say a 26-year-old man was shot outside entrance three of Scarborough Town Centre and officers are trying to gather forensic evidence from a suspect vehicle left behind. Catherine McDonald reports – Jul 10, 2020

A 26-year-old man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a shooting at Scarborough Town Centre Friday afternoon, officials say.

Emergency crews were called to the mall, located near Brimley Road and Highway 401, just after 2:10 p.m. with reports of gunshots being fired.

A Toronto police spokesperson told reports the victim was shot once in his abdomen and taken to hospital by paramedics in serious, but non-life-threatening condition.

A Scarborough Town Centre spokesperson told Global News the shooting happened outside of entrance three, which is at the northwest section of the mall.

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Police said an undisclosed number of suspects left the area in a dark-coloured SUV. In an update, the police spokesperson said a vehicle may have been found by officers.

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Anyone with information was asked to call police at 416-808-4300.

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