Another double shooting

Sadly, Jane and Sheppard sees yet another double shooting, with one in stable condition while the other victim was rushed to a trauma centre with serious injuries.

Here is the full article (cbc-si).

One man has been rushed to a trauma centre with serious injuries and another is in hospital in stable condition after a double-shooting in the Jane and Finch area.
Toronto police were called to Sheppard Avenue and Buchland Road around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday about reports of a shooting.
A car, possibly red in colour, was reportedly seen fleeing from the area, police tweeted.
There is no suspect description available at this time.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact 31 Division or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

SHOOTING:
Sheppard Av + Buckland Rd
-2 ppl shot
-May be shotgun
-Car seen fleeing area
-Possibly red car
#1848920
^dh
— @TPSOperations

We hope that the victims recover and the perpetrators are caught.

Sources / More info: cbc-si

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