Police investigate drive-by shooting on Hamilton Mountain

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Published August 18, 2020 at 12:16 pm

Hamilton Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the area of Elgar Ave and Limeridge Rd.

Hamilton Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the area of Elgar Ave and Limeridge Rd.

On Sunday (Aug. 16) shortly after 6:15 p.m., police say a dark-coloured Audi sedan was observed driving past a residence on Elgar Ave.

“At that time, multiple shots were fired from the vehicle towards a group of people gathered outside,” according to police. “The vehicle then fled the scene”.

No injuries were reported as a result of the shooting.

Moments after the incident occurred, police say a citizen reported a 2010 Blue Audi A4, 4-door sedan, with licence plate CKHY362, driving erratically in the area of Scenic Dr and Garth St.

This vehicle was last seen driving the wrong way (northbound) on Park St from Herkimer.

Police say the vehicle was reported stolen prior to the shooting and believe the incidents are related.

The Hamilton Police Service is asking members of the public to check their security cameras for any suspicious activity.

The firearm used was not recovered and the suspect vehicle remains outstanding.

Police believe it was a targeted incident.

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