Two people have been transported to hospital with serious injuries after a shooting in Barrie, Ont., police say.
In a tweet Tuesday Barrie police said officers are investigating an apparent shooting which occurred in the area of Bayfield and Grove streets.
Police said the incident took place at around 5 p.m.
Simcoe County Paramedics said three patients — two men and one female — were located at the scene.
Paramedics said the two men in their 20s were found with gunshot wounds and transported to a trauma centre.
According to paramedics, the female did not suffer any gunshot wounds, but was transported to hospital for “traumatic injuries.”
Paramedics with Air ORNGE confirmed one person was transported by the service to a trauma centre.
“Investigation ongoing,” police said in a tweet. “But there is not believed to be any threat to public safety.”
Police are asking the public to stay away from the intersection of Duckworth Street and Grove Street.
Officers said Bayfield Street is also closed to traffic from northbound Highway 400 off ramp, southbound to Wellington Street to allow for police to investigate.
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