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Male patient rushed to hospital, suspect sought after daylight shooting in Toronto

Toronto police on the scene of a shooting reported in the Finch and Kipling avenues area on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Global News

A man is in serious condition after a shooting in Toronto, police say.

One person was reportedly shot after 4 p.m. on Wednesday in the area of Kipling and Finch avenues.

Toronto police said they located a victim with a gunshot wound when officers arrived at the scene.

Toronto paramedics initially said a male patient was being taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. In an update, paramedics said the injuries were considered serious, possibly life-threatening.

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An initial suspect description was released. Police said they were looking for a man between five-feet-eight-inches and five-feet-nine-inches tall, with an average build. He was seen wearing black clothing.

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Anyone with information is asked to call 911.

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