Toronto police have arrested a suspect in connection with an early-morning shooting in the city's east end Monday.

Police say a  33-year-old man was shot three times somewhere on Stonehill Court, which is located in the Finch and Warden Avenues area, at around 5:40 a.m.

The man was able to hail a taxi after he was shot. The driver of the cab called police to report the incident.

The victim conscious and breathing when paramedics arrived on the scene. He was transported to hospital in serious condition.

Authorities are still looking for a second suspect.