Man seriously injured in North York shooting
Toronto police say a man was shot in the area of Weston Road and Highway 401.
Toronto -
A man was seriously injured in a shooting in North York on Sunday, Toronto police say.
It happened in the area of Weston Road and Highway 401 just before 6 p.m.
Police said officers located a man suffering from gunshot wounds.
The man was taken to the hospital in serious but stable condition.
Police have not released suspect information.
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