A shooting in Toronto's west end has put a 20-year old man in hospital.

Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly opened fire on the victim in the parking lot of an apartment complex at 75 Emmett Drive, near Jane Street and Weston Road.

The shots rang out around 9:30pm Thursday.

Witnesses saw a man flee the scene on foot.

The Toronto Police Canine Unit was called in but was not able to find a suspect.

The victim took several bullets to the chest and hip.

He is recovering in hospital and is expected to pull through.

Police have not yet released a description of the suspect.

(with files from David Woodard & James Moore)