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Man, 38, shot in leg outside townhouse in Etobicoke overnight

Toronto police are investigating a shooting in Etobicoke that left a 38-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his leg.

2 suspects were seen running away from area after shooting

A group of Toronto police officers stand near the scene of a early morning shooting in Etobicoke. (Tony Smyth/CBC)

A 38-year-old man is in hospital after gettingshot in the leg while standing outside a townhouse in Etobicokeearly this morning, according to Toronto police.

Staff Sgt. Brian Kay said officersreceived a call about the shooting on Scarlettwood Court in the area of Scarlett Road and Lawrence Avenue West at about 3:15 a.m. Wednesday.

Kay said theman had been shot in his leg and possibly his foot. His injuries are considered serious but not life-threatening.

Two suspects were seen running away from the scene and may have gotten into a vehicle, according to Kay.

Police say the man's girlfriend, who waswith him just prior to the shooting, had gone into a townhouse when she heard the gunfire. She came out and he was on the ground.

"We don't know if he was targeted," Kay said.
Toronto police say two suspects were seen fleeing the scene early Wednesday morning. (Tony Smyth/CBC)