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Man seriously injured in shooting on major road in north Toronto

Toronto Police say one man is seriously injured after a shooting on a major road in the city's north end. 

Police say they received reports of multiple gunshots on Steeles Avenue on Friday afternoon. 

The force says one man was found with gunshot wounds and was rushed to hospital with "very serious injuries." 

They say York Regional Police also responded to the shooting and have one man in custody. 

Toronto police say a stretch of Steeles Avenue has been closed. 

They say officers are searching the area. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 3, 2021.

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