A man is in hospital this morning with life-threatening injuries after a shooting in the downtown core.

It happened on Henry Lane Terrace, near Lower Jarvis Street and The Esplanade at around 2 a.m.

Police say the shooting occurred inside a residential building in the area.

According to Toronto paramedics, the victim, who is believed to be in his 40s, was taken to a trauma centre in critical condition.

Investigators have not determined how many suspects were involved in the shooting.