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Six people were shot during an early morning shooting in Ajax

Six people were shot early this morning in a drive-by shooting in Ajax.

Shots rang out shortly after 1 a.m. behind a plaza at 154 Harwood Boulevard, south of the 401 Freeway.

According to Durham police, the incident happened during an after-hours party at a restaurant.

Although no one was killed, one of the victims was in life-threatening condition, they said.

A suspect fled the scene in a dark colored four-door vehicle.

The age and gender of the victims are currently unknown.

Police are currently working to obtain video from the area and want to speak to witnesses.

Forensics are at the scene collecting evidence.

There is more.

Investigators are looking for witnesses to come forward as they investigate a shooting at 154 Harwood Ave in Ajax. So far, 6 shooting victims have been identified. One is life-threatening. It happened in the back of a restaurant at 1:20 in the morning. More to come. pic.twitter.com/O3AaDiE0pw

— Durham Regional Police (@DRPS) August 1, 2022