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.â€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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