A man who bled profusely from a gunshot wound to the neck is likely going to survive after an officer performed life-saving first aid before paramedics arrived, Toronto police say. Police responded to a call shortly after 11:45 p.m. Tuesday near Ontario St. and Wellesley St. E. Five shots were heard and a man was seen lying on the ground, police said.Officers found an unconscious man with a wound to the neck when they arrived on scene, Const. Jenifferjit Sidhu said.“The shot was in-and-out through the neck,” Sidhu said. “Officers performed life-saving first aid on the man, applying pressure to his wound while they waited for the ambulance to arrive, as he was bleeding profusely.”The victim is in serious condition, Sidhu said.Toronto police scoured the area for an hour before arresting a 26-year-old man, Sidhu said. Sidhu said officers initially spotted the suspect hiding behind a vehicle, but he ran into a backyard where he was captured. A firearm and ammunition were also seized, police said. Keeron Tashmel Creary, 26, of Toronto, faces 10 different charges, including attempted murder and unauthorized possession of a firearm.Police have yet to release the identity of the victim, believed to be in his 20s or 30s.With files from Claire FloodyClare Rayment is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star`s radio room in Toronto. Follow her on Twitter: @clare_rayment
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