2 men hurt in shooting near Bloor and Islington

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Posted June 8, 2019 9:40 am.

Last Updated June 8, 2019 9:42 am.

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Toronto police are investigating after two men were seriously injured in a shooting near the intersection of Bloor Street West and Islington Avenue early Friday morning.

Police said the call came in at around 4:14 a.m. after two men were found on a TTC bus suffering from gunshot wounds.

The two men were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. One victim is reported to be in stable condition while the other is still listed as being in life-threatening condition, police said.

Police said four suspects were seen running on northbound Islington Avenue at the time of the incident.

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