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Gunshot fired at east Toronto police station

Investigators at the scene of the shooting. Gord Edick / Global News

A gunshot was fired at a police station in Toronto’s east end Friday evening, officials say.

Toronto police said the incident happened around 8 p.m.

Police said officers at the 55 Division substation, located in the area of O’Connor Drive and Bermondsey Road, heard a window break and went to inspect the building for damage.

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A hole, believed to be the result of gunfire, was located.

A large box of nails was also dumped on the property, police said.

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Officers said a light-coloured car was seen fleeing the scene and an investigation is now underway.

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