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Toronto-area man facing attempted murder charges in Burlington shooting

Police say an arrest has been made in connection with a June 24, 2023 shooting near Lakeshore Road and John Street in Burlington. Don Mitchell / Global News

A Toronto-area man is facing a pair of attempted murder charges in connection with a late June targeted shooting in Burlington, Ont.

Halton police allege the suspect shot two men around 1:30 a.m June 24 in the parking lot of the Port House Restaurant on Lakeshore Road and John Street and fled the scene on foot.

The victims, a 25-year-old and 31-year-old, were found in a parking lot by first responders and rushed to hospital with gunshot wounds, according to detectives.

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A 23-year-old from Mississauga, identified in a police release, was arrested Monday and faces an additional charge for carrying an unauthorized firearm.

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