Burlington shooting sends 1 to hospital with leg wound

A Halton Regional Police cruiser. TWITTER/HRP

Posted April 4, 2023 4:36 pm.

One person has serious injuries after being shot in the leg in Burlington on Tuesday afternoon.

Halton regional police say it happened in the Guelph Line and New Street area at around 1:50 p.m.

Investigators have not revealed the gender of age of the victim and no suspect description is currently available.

Police stress there is no ongoing risk to the public safety, but say nearby residents can expect to see a significant police presence in the area as the investigation unfolds.

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