'DO NOT APPROACH': Halton police identify suspect in Burlington shooting and say he's wanted for attempted murder charge

Halton Regional Police say they have identified a suspect in a shooting in Burlington Thursday night (Sept. 9) that has left a man with multiple gunshot wound injuries.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of David Ryan Lavoie, 37, of Hamilton He is wanted for the charge of attempt murder, police said.

Lavoie was last seen wearing a black shirt (possibly a tank top) and grey pants, police said.

If you see David Lavoie, "do not approach," police said in a news release Friday (Sept. 10), and "call police immediately."

The shooting took place outside a home in the area of Maple Crossing Boulevard and Freeman Street shortly after 6 p.m.

A man was was transported to hospital with multiple wounds and is currently in stable condition.

Police allege the victim and suspect are known to one another.

"Residents can continue to expect a police presence in the area today while we hold the scene for the ongoing investigation," police said.

Anyone with information regarding this incident who has not already spoken with police or anyone with surveillance or dash cam footage in the area of Maple Crossing Boulevard and Maple Avenue between the hours of 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., can call police at 905-825-4747 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.