Hamilton police investigating two shootings on Christmas, third shooting today
Published December 26, 2020 at 9:37 pm
Police are currently investigating multiple recent shootings in Hamilton, including two that happened in the city’s east end on Christmas Day.
Shortly after 5:00 a.m. on December 25, police say an unknown suspect (or suspects) shot at a residence on Kenilworth Ave South.
No one was injured and police believe it was a targeted shooting.
The same day, shortly before 7:45 p.m., unknown suspects shot at a residence in the area of Roxborough Ave and Reid Ave. Again, no injuries were reported and police believe the shooting was targeted.
Another shooting took place after 1:30 p.m. today (December 26), with officers responding to the area of 590 North Service Road in Stoney Creek for reports of shots fired.
“Police confirmed a firearm had been discharged inside one of the units, however there were no injuries,” said police. “Witnesses report seeing a Chevrolet Cruze and white SUV fleeing the area at a high rate of speed after the shooting.”
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Police are asking residents in these areas to review their video surveillance, and anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 905-546-2907 or 905-546-2963.
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