Two men were taken to hospital in Brantford with gun shot wounds after a shooting Thursday night.

It happened in Brantford around 8:15 p.m. in the area of Grand River Avenue and Scarfe Avenue.

Brantford Police say a 20-year-old man and 23-year-old man were treated for non-life threatening injuries. They were later released from hospital.

According to police, this was not a random shooting.

The Criminal Investigation Section are continue to investigate the incident.

Brantford Police said they are trying to locate a black 2015 BMW BX6 seen in the area they believe to be stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jason Sinning of the Major Crime Unit at 519-756-0113 ext. 2265, or call Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477.

Brantford Police have been called to a number of gun related incidents this year.

In January a male in his 20’s was shot on Woodlawn Avenue.

Last week Brantford Police responded to gun shots on Moyle Drive.

Police have not said whether any of the shootings are related.