TORONTO -- A man suffered serious injuries after he was shot in a Brampton transit bus on Thursday evening, Peel police say.

Peel police Const. Heather Cannon said the shooting happened in the area of Dixie Road and Howden Boulevard at around 6:30 p.m.

When officers arrived at the scene, they located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound, Cannon said.

The man believed to be in his 50s has been transported to a trauma centre in serious but non-life-threatening condition.

Cannon said there were other people inside the bus at the time of the shooting, but no other injuries have been reported.

In a statement, Brampton Transit said they are cooperating with police in their investigation.

"The safety of our rides, employees and residents is our top priority," the transit agency said.

We are aware of the reported incident that took place on one of our buses earlier this evening. The safety of our riders, employees and residents is our top priority. We are fully cooperating with @PeelPolice in their investigation moving forward. — Brampton Transit (@BramptonTransit) March 6, 2020

Cannon said a male suspect fled the bus on foot in a westbound direction. No suspect description has been released.

Road closures are in effect for a police investigation.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers.