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Shooting at North York karaoke bar sends man to hospital

Victim sent to hospital in critical condition

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Toronto police are investigating after a man opened fire inside a North York karaoke bar early Monday, injuring one.

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Emergency crews were called to YYDS KTV near Victoria Park Ave. and Tempo Ave. — just north of McNicoll Ave. — after shots rang out just after 12:45 a.m.

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Police located a male with gunshot wounds, who was transported to the hospital in life-threatening condition.

The shooter reportedly fled before police arrived.

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The suspect is described as a slim, 5-foot-4 East Asian male between 20 to 30 years old, wearing dark clothing.

Anybody with information is asked to call Toronto Police at 416-808-2222 or Crime Stoppers.

This shooting comes just days after a man in his 30s was left fighting for his life after a downtown Toronto shooting just after 10:30 p.m. Saturday near John and Adelaide.

A 26-year-old Mississauga man faces aggravated assault and firearms charges, while a 22-year-old Toronto man faces firearms charges.

Both men appeared in court on Sunday.

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