1 injured, 2 suspects sought in Burlington shooting
Posted June 17, 2020 10:03 am.
Last Updated June 17, 2020 2:52 pm.
A 23-year-old man is in serious but stable condition following a shooting in Burlington.
Emergency crews were called to Woodview Road, near New Street and Walkers line just after 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Halton police say they found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital in serious but non-life threatening condition.
Police said two possible suspects fled the area on foot, however, no descriptions have been provided at this time.
Police say they believe the shooting was targeted and that there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
Residents in the area were asked to shelter in place for several hours while police searched for the suspects. It has since been lifted.
A shooting in a residential neighbourhood in Burlington — from about 9:00 a.m. — ended with one man in hospital, and two suspects on the loose. @680NEWS pic.twitter.com/boICnvG3LH
— Mark Douglas (@DouglasCityNews) June 17, 2020