The incident happened around 2:20 a.m. in the Milliken area near McCowan Street and McNicoll Avenue.
Police said there were reports of shots fired in the area.
Officers who rushed to the scene found a man in his 30s who had been shot.  The victim’s injuries are not life-threatening, they said.
Paramedics took the man to the hospital.
Anyone with information should contact Toronto police at 416-808-4200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.222tips.com.