TORONTO -- A man suffered serious injuries after he was shot in a Brampton transit bus on Thursday evening, Peel police say.
Peel police Const. Heather Cannon said the shooting happened in the area of Dixie Road and Howden Boulevard at around 6:30 p.m.
When officers arrived at the scene, they located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound, Cannon said.
The man believed to be in his 50s has been transported to a trauma centre in serious but non-life-threatening condition.
Cannon said there were other people inside the bus at the time of the shooting, but no other injuries have been reported.
In a statement, Brampton Transit said they are cooperating with police in their investigation.
"The safety of our rides, employees and residents is our top priority," the transit agency said.
Cannon said a male suspect fled the bus on foot in a westbound direction. No suspect description has been released.
Road closures are in effect for a police investigation.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers.
