KITCHENER -- Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a report of a shooting in Kitchener.

Officers were called to the incident on River Road East and Victoria Street around 8 p.m. on Monday.

Police say a 20-year-rold man was located with life-threatening injuries and transported to hospital from the scene.

"I saw the flashing lights and then I came out here and it was chaos," said neighbour Mark Vincent. "I heard about it but when it happens right in your own complex it's kind of scary."

According to police, an unspecified number of male suspects were seen leaving the area in two vehicles.

They were last seen driving on River Road towards Frederick Street in a four-door silver car and black SUV.

“We’re asking anyone with any dash cam video or surveillance video to report it to police,” said Cst. Andre Johnson of Waterloo Regional Police.

Police say an early investigation leads them to believe there was an altercation inside the apartment complex that later spilled outside.

“We have spoken to several witnesses in this complex," said Cst. Ashley Dietrich of WRPS. "But we do recognize that there are many other witness who may have seen or heard other individuals fleeing the area and they are encouraged to contact police."

Officials believe this is a targeted incident but cannot confirm if the victim and suspect knew each other.

This is Waterloo Region’s third shooting of the year.

“It’s a pretty good building that I have here,” said one neighbor. “The neighbours seem pretty good, it’s just unfortunate what happened.”

An increased police presence is expected in the area throughout Tuesday. No roads have blocked off.