Suspects sought after Scarborough shooting leaves man with serious injuries

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By Michael Ranger

Posted October 15, 2022 7:48 am.

Last Updated October 15, 2022 7:49 am.

A man is in hospital with serious injuries after an overnight shooting in Scarborough.

Police responded to shots fired around 1 a.m. at Empringham Drive and McLevin Avenue, near Sheppard and Morningside.

Paramedics located a victim with gunshot wounds and transported him to a nearby trauma centre.

A suspect description has yet to be provided.

The investigation is ongoing.

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