Toronto police are investigating a shooting in Jamestown that left one man in hospital with a leg wound.

The shooting happened Tuesday afternoon at around 5:30 p.m. in a housing complex near Jamestown Crescent and John Garland Boulevard.

The 23-year-old victim was walking in the area when he was approached by a group of up to six men. He was shot after getting into a brief confrontation with the group.

Several shots were fired and the victim was hit in the leg. He is expected to recover from his injuries.

Police are asking witnesses of the shooting to come forward by calling police at 416-808-2300 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS.