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Man in his 60s taken to hospital after shooting in Toronto: police

Police are investigating after a shooting on Ruthmar Crescent. Marc Cormier / Global News

A man in his 60s has been taken to hospital after a shooting in Toronto, police say.

According to Toronto police, just before 8 p.m. on Saturday, officers received a report of a shooting on Ruthmar Crescent.

Officers said a man in his 60s was found suffering from a gunshot wound.

Police told Global News the man was taken to hospital, but is in stable condition. His injuries are non-life threatening.

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Officers said the man was in his parked vehicle at the time of the shooting. Police said they believe there are two suspects in their young teens or 20s.

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They were seen wearing dark clothing, officers said.

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According to police, the suspects fled on foot.

Officers said a K-9 unit was on scene, but was unable to locate the suspects.

Police said it is unclear if the suspects and victims were somehow connected, or whether this was a targeted or random crime.

No weapons were located at the scene, officers said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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