One person shot in the hand in East York: police
Toronto police cruiser is seen in this undated photo.
Toronto police say one person has been injured in a shooting in East York.
Officers got a call just after 2:20 p.m. for reports of the sound of gunshots in the area of Cosburn and Greenwood avenues.
When they arrived, police said a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the hand was located.
There is no immediate word on the extent of his injuries.
Police say the suspect or suspects fled in a dark-coloured vehicle, and no other information about them has been released.
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