Toronto Police say a 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being shot near Islington Avenue and Lakeshore Boulevard.

Emergency crews were called to a park near the area just before 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening.

Police responded to reports of multiple gun shots heard in the area.

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Toronto Paramedics tell Global News that the boy was transported to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Witnesses reported seeing a vehicle fleeing the area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2222 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.

SHOOTING: UPDATE
Islington Av + Lakeshore Blvd area
– police are o/s investigating
– 14 year old boy located with gunshot wound @TorontoMedics transporting to hospital
– anyone w/info contact @TPS22Div 416-808-2222 or Crime Stoppers @CanStopCrime 416-222-TIPS #GO706458
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— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) April 17, 2021