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Police investigating after 2 men shot in their vehicle in Vaughan

A York Regional Police officer and cruiser. File / Global News

York Regional Police say they are investigating a double shooting in Vaughan early Wednesday.

Police said the shooting happened on Islington Avenue, just north of Steeles Avenue, at around 1 a.m. in an industrial lot.

Two men were in their vehicle when they were shot at, investigators said.

The pair were taken to a trauma centre with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

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Police also said there was a third male victim who had been physically assaulted but the injuries were non-life threatening as well.

Investigators said they believe several suspects fled the area in a white BMW sedan with front-end damage.

They also said the incident was targeted and there is no threat to public safety.

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