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Man in serious condition after shooting in east-end Toronto, reports tow trucks involved

Police said emergency crews received multiple reports shots were fired at around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Max Trotta / Global News

Toronto police say a man is in serious condition after a shooting in the city’s east end Tuesday evening.

A police spokesperson told Global News emergency crews were called to the area of Midland Avenue and Ellesmere Road at around 8:30 p.m. with reports multiple gunshots were fired.

The spokesperson said it was reported a man was shot and left the scene in a Range Rover. It was also reported that the shooter left the scene in a tow truck.

Police later said a man was dropped off at a hospital with a gunshot wound. He was reported to have serious injuries.

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Investigators have sealed off multiple scenes, officers said.

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