By Canadian Press

Five teens wounded in targeted shooting, Toronto police look for suspects: Chief

Oct 30, 2019 | 8:12 PM

Toronto police say five teens have been shot in the western part of the city in a targeted shooting.

Police Chief Mark Saunders says the victims include a 16-year-old girl, a 17-year-old girl and three males between the ages of 16 to 18.

Saunders says they are being treated in hospital, three with serious injuries.

He says three male suspects drove up in a dark sedan, entered a building and two of them started shooting at people in a hallway.

Police recovered more than 20 bullet casings and are asking the public for tips to help track the suspects down.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 30, 2019.

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