Photo: HRPS
There was a shooting in Burlington this afternoon.
At roughly 1:50 p.m., the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) officers responded to the area of Guelph Line and New Street for reports of a victim sustaining a gunshot wound to his leg. The victim was transported to hospital with serious injuries.
No arrests have been made at this time and no suspect description has been provided.
The HRPS adds that there is no ongoing risk to public safety at this time.
Area residents can expect an ongoing police presence as the investigation continues.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have been in the area the time of the shooting and witnessed the incident or has dash-cam footage to please contact them at 905-825-4777 ext 2316.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
