A shooting outside a mall in Toronto resulted in two men being transported to local trauma centers with serious injuries, police said.
According to police, officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Fairview Mall Plaza, located at 1800 Sheppard Avenue East in Toronto, just after 6:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, police said two men were found with serious gunshot wounds. They were transported to the local trauma center.
While speaking with reporters at the scene, police said the two men had been involved in an altercation before the shooting and were known to each other, adding that they did not believe there was a threat to public safety.
Police said a third person involved in the altercation has been tagged as a suspect. This individual remains outstanding.
Police are asking people to avoid the area while the investigation is underway.
SHOOTING: Fairview Mall Plaza – reports someone was shot – police responding – unknown injuries – be careful in the area – will update #GO139975^al
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 9, 2022
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