Man shot in the leg on a Scarborough residential street, police say

A man is recovering Tuesday after hewas shot in the leg late Monday night in aresidentialneighbourhood in Scarborough.

Toronto Police said they received a call at around 11:48p.m. Monday from a witness who heard five to six shots and a car speeding away.

The shooting happened onEmpringham Drive nearSewells Road a neighbourhood in the MorningsideAvenue and Finch Avenue East area.

The victim suffered one gunshot wound to his lower left calf. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.

Policeare still investigating.