Man in life-threatening condition after being shot near Danforth Village
Posted November 28, 2020 8:01 am.
Last Updated November 28, 2020 4:22 pm.
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A man is in life-threatening condition after a shooting near Danforth Village early Saturday morning.
Police were called around 4 a.m. to the Stephenson Avenue area, near Danforth Avenue and Main Street for a shooting.
Const. David Hopkinson said they had reports that a man had been “jumped” during a robbery and had been beaten quite badly.
Officers located the victim on scene with significant injuries as he was being treated by paramedics.
Hopkinson says paramedics advised police that they believe he had been shot. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries and he is now in life-threatening condition.
Police said Saturday afternoon they are looking for a male in his 20s with a skinny build. He is between five-foot-six-inches and five-foot-seven-inches tall. He was seen wearing all black clothing and a mask.
The incident remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police directly. Tips can also be left anonymously with Crime Stoppers.
