Man seriously injured in shooting in St. James Town

Police investigate after a man in his 20s was shot in the area of Wellesley Street and Bleecker Street in St. James Town. CITYNEWS/Ken Townsend

By News Staff

Posted March 20, 2021 8:40 pm.

Last Updated March 20, 2021 9:38 pm.

A man in his 20s has been seriously injured following a shooting in St. James Town.

Police say they were called to the area of Wellesley and Bleecker streets just after 8 p.m. Saturday for reports a person had been shot.

Upon arriving they located a man suffering from a gunshot wound.

He was transported to hospital in serious but non-life threatening condition.

Police say the suspect fled the scene on foot, however, no description has been released at this time.

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