Toronto

Man in hospital after karaoke bar shooting in North York: police

One man is in hospital following a shooting at a karaoke bar in North York early Monday.

Toronto police say male suspect fled the scene, remains outstanding

A Toronto Police stands in front of the station, wearing the police uniform with the "Toronto Police" logo facing the camera
The incident happened near Victoria Park Avenue and Sparks Avenue, at around 12:45 a.m. Monday, police said. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)

One man is in hospital following a shooting at a karaoke bar in North York early Monday.

The incident happened near Victoria Park Avenue and Sparks Avenue at around 12:45 a.m., Toronto police said in a social media post.

Police arrived at the scene and located a man with gunshot wounds.

He was transported to hospital with serious injuries, paramedics said. 

Police said the suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. The suspect is described as a man in his 20s or 30s, approximately five-feet-four-inches tall with a slim build, and wearing dark clothing, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.