A young man has suffered serious injuries after being shot outside a home in Parkwood.

Emergency crews were called Woodlands Way just before 8pm on Thursday following reports a man had received a gunshot wound to his leg and other injuries to his hand.

The 21-year-old victim was treated at the scene before being taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

A Gold Coast Police spokesperson told Hot Tomato initial inquiries indicate the incident was targeted and that there is no ongoing threat to the community.

Investigations are ongoing.

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