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Steeles Avenue reopens after daylight shooting on Toronto border

Steeles Avenue was closed by police to investigate a shooting on July 15, 2023. Global News

Officers from Toronto and York Region’s police forces closed a portion of Steeles Avenue on Saturday to investigate a shooting.

Around 1 p.m., investigators with the Toronto Police Service said Steeles Avenue was closed from Fenmar Drive to Weston Road in both directions.

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York Regional Police told Global News the closure was related to an investigation into reports shots had been fired in the area.

When police arrived at the scene just after 1 p.m. Saturday, they found a man with gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear. Police said they were searching a large area for suspects and evidence.

Investigators said they do not yet know how many suspects they’re looking for and are appealing for witnesses and video to narrow the investigation.

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The road reopened on Saturday evening.

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