Man seriously injured after shooting in Toronto’s north end

A man is in serious condition after a shooting in north-end Toronto late Thursday, officials say.

Emergency crews were called to a residential area on Falstaff Avenue, just east of Jane Street and south of Highway 401, at around 11:20 p.m.

Toronto police said several people reported hearing multiple gunshots. After officers arrived, a man was found injured and a building was damaged due to the gunfire.

A Toronto Paramedics spokesperson told Global News the victim was taken to a trauma centre with serious injuries.

Police said a white, four-door sedan with tinted windows was seen driving west on Falstaff Avenue toward Jane Street.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Get Started

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

The shooting comes more than a week after another shooting in the same area. The victim in that incident was treated for serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.