A 19-year-old man was shot and taken to a trauma centre where he was listed as being in serious condition Wednesday evening.

The shooting occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. somewhere around Brenyon Way, which is north of Sheppard Avenue near Morningside Avenue.

Police said the shooting may have occurred in a nearby park, but they're not certain.

Officers confirmed that the man was shot in the torso.

They said they investigation is ongoing.