TORONTO, Ont. – Police are looking for the public’s assistance in solving an attempted murder investigation.

The incident began when a male victim who was leaving a building came across a man who pulled a gun and shot him several times in the hands and legs.

After retrieving some personal property the victim was leaving the building at 10 Boultbee Avenue, near Blake Street and Boultbee Avenue, when he came across the suspect standing outside the building.

That was when he was shot several times.

The victim was located at hospital where he is being treated for his injuries.

The suspect is only described as a male, standing about 5’5″ tall and wearing a grey hoodie, grey track pants and white running shoes.

Anyone with information on this incident is being asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.