TORONTO -- A male has been transported to a trauma centre after a shooting in Mississauga Tuesday afternoon.

Emergency crews were called to the area of Eglinton Avenue East and Kennedy Road South around 1 p.m.

Paramedics said that when officers arrived at the scene, they found the victim with serious injuries. Police say he had sustained at least one gunshot wound.

He was transported to a trauma centre for treatment.

Investigators say there is a high police presence in the area.

This is a developing news story. More to come.