Five men seriously injured after drive-by shooting in Scarborough

Multiples victims suffered serious injuries after a drive-by shooting in Scarborough early Saturday morning.

Toronto police were called to investigate a drive-by shooting in the area of Markham Road and Lawrence Avenue East just after 1 a.m.

Officers said they located five males inside a parking lot, who all suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The victims range in age from 28 to 35 years old, police said.

Two victims were transported to a trauma centre, two others to a hospital, and the fifth made his own way to the hospital, police added.

The suspect reportedly fled the scene in a blue car. Officers said they found casing and bullet holes in the area.

No further suspect information has been released.

Ashima Agnihotri is a reporter for the Star's radio room based in Toronto. Reach Ashima via email: aagnihotri@thestar.ca