Shooting and Jane and Driftwood

The new year started with a bit of snow, but snow quickly turns to mud.

Here’s the short news:

Paul Johnston, CP24.com
Published Monday, January 4, 2016 10:23PM EST
Last Updated Monday, January 4, 2016 10:24PM EST
Police continue to investigate following a shooting in the Jane and Finch neighbourhood Monday night.
It happened in the Jane Street and Driftwood Avenue area at around 7 p.m.
The victim – a man believed to be in his 20s – was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately known.

Police said via Twitter two men were seen running from the area and getting into an SUV.

Sources / More info: cp24

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