Durham Regional Police say there are two people have been injured after a shooting in central Ajax Wednesday afternoon.
A spokesperson told Global News officers were called to Harwood Avenue South near Kingston Road West just before 4:20 p.m.
One of those injured, police said, was taken by paramedics to a trauma centre. The exact extent of the injuries wasn’t clear.
Read more: St. Michael’s Hospital’s trauma team shows why seconds count for Toronto’s victims of violence
Officers were seen on video blocking off a large area near a plaza south of the intersection.
Investigators didn’t release suspect information.
More to come.
Shooting – Road closures in the area of Harwood and Kingston Rd in Ajax for a shooting investigation. Multiple victims. One being taken to a trauma center. More info to follow. Please avoid the area. @DRPSWestDiv are onscene there. pic.twitter.com/cnZBX66TmK
— Durham Regional Police (@DRPS) April 28, 2021