1 shot near Dufferin and Davenport, suspect sought

A Toronto Police Service shoulder badge is seen. CITYNEWS

Posted October 27, 2023 1:49 pm.

Last Updated October 27, 2023 1:58 pm.

Toronto paramedics say a man was taken to hospital with serious, but non life-threatening injuries after he was shot on Friday afternoon near Dufferin Street and Davenport Road.

Police responded to a call for a shooting at around 1:06 p.m.

The suspect fled westbound on Davenport.

He’s described a Black, around 25 years old with a thin build. He was wearing a black du-rag, a green black camoflague sweater and a scarf over his face.

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