Man injured in East York shooting at high-rise building

Police at the scene of a shooting in a high rise near Cosburn Avenue and Pape Avenue., Aug. 23, 2021. CITYNEWS/Adrian Golombek

By News staff

Posted August 23, 2021 12:22 pm.

Last Updated August 23, 2021 1:05 pm.

One man has been taken to hospital after being shot in East York shooting at a high-rise building.

Police were called to the area near Pape and Cosburn Avenues just after 11 a.m. for reports of shots fired.

The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries in stable condition.

There is no word on any suspects.

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