Police are probing a shooting outside a pool hall in Toronto's Little Italy neighbourhood.

The shooting happened just before 3 a.m. Wednesday in the College and Bathurst Streets area. One man was shot in the leg but he is expected to recover from his injury.

Police say the shots came from inside a vehicle, possibly an SUV. The victim was standing on the sidewalk at the time.

Witnesses on the scene were interviewed by police but authorities say they need more information before they can identify any suspects.

Anyone with information is being asked to call police at 416-808-1400. Anonymous tips can be left with Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS.