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Daylight shooting in Burlington leaves one person seriously injured

Chris Fox CP24.com and CTV News Toronto Managing Digital Producer

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Published Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:03AM EDT Last Updated Wednesday, June 17, 2020 11:13AM EDT

Police officers are seen at the scene of a daylight shooting in Burlington on June 17. (CTV News Toronto)

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TORONTO -- One person has serious injuries after a daylight shooting in Burlington.

It happened on Woodview Road, which is in the vicinity of New Street and Walkers Line.

Police say that two suspects were seen fleeing the area on foot following the shooting.

Residents in the area were asked to shelter in place while police investigate but that advisory has since been lifted.

“Expect an ongoing heavy police presence,” Halton Regional Police said in a message posted to Twitter on Wednesday morning.

SHOOTING - BURLINGTON

Police have responded to a shooting on Woodview Rd. (New St./ Walkers Line).

One victim w/ serious injuries.

Two possible suspects have fled on foot.

AREA RESIDENTS ASKED TO SHELTER IN PLACE.
— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) June 17, 2020