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Two men taken to hospital following "targeted" shooting in Burlington, Ont.

An overnight shooting in Burlington, Ont. has sent two men to hospital.

Halton Regional Police were called to a parking lot on the south side of Lakeshore Road near John Street shortly after 1:30 a.m. Saturday for reports of a shooting.

When officers arrived they found two men with gunshot wounds.

A 25-year-old man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries, while a 31-year-old man sustained minor injuries.

Police say one suspect took off on foot.

Investigators say based on existing information, they believe this was a targeted incident and there is no known threat to public safety.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 24, 2023.

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