Police Investigate Shooting in Downtown Hamilton
Published September 24, 2019 at 7:01 pm
Hamilton Police are investigating a shooting in the city’s downtown core.
Hamilton Police are investigating a shooting in the city’s downtown core.
On Tuesday (Sept. 24) just before 12:30 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to the area of Wentworth Ave. N and Cannon Street to reports of shots fired.
.@HamiltonPolice investigating reports of shots fired after a disturbance in the area of Cannon/ Wentworth. Numerous tactical units remain on scene. Schools in gold & secure have since been cleared #HamOnt https://t.co/YqX6DzkKFR pic.twitter.com/5ImH1tZP7r
— Andrew Collins (@ACollinsPhoto) September 24, 2019
A suspect was apprehended at the scene after a short foot chase, police say.
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Two schools nearby, Cathy Wever Elementary School and Cathedral High School were placed on Hold and Secure at the time. The Hold and Secure was lifted at approximately 1:50 p.m.
With the support of K9 and the Emergency Response Unit, a firearm was recovered near the scene and there are no reported injuries.
Police continue to investigate and ask anyone with information to to contact 905-546-3818.
To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.
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