Shooting in Markham leaves one person injured

York Regional Police are investigating a shooting in the area of 14th Avenue and McCowan Road that left one person wounded.

One person has been injured in a shooting in Markham, police say.

York Regional Police were called to the area of 14th Avenue and McCowan Road just before 5:30 p.m. for a shooting.

When officers arrived, they located a victim who was subsequently transported to a local trauma centre.

There is no immediate word on the extent of the victim’s injuries.

Police say the suspect or suspects fled the scene. No descriptions have been released.

The circumstances that led to the shooting are unclear.

Police are advising the public to avoid the area, as they’ll have an increased presence for the investigation.