The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is currently investigating a shooting that occurred in Burlington this afternoon.
At approximately 1:50 p.m., HRPS officers were called to the Guelph Line and New Street area to a report of a victim being shot in the leg.
The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but no arrests have been made and there is currently no description of a suspect.
The public is not in danger at this time, and area residents should expect a continued police presence as the investigation progresses.
HRPS investigators are asking anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident and who may have witnessed the event or has dash cam footage, please contact them at 905 -825-4777 extension 2316.