Second suspect in Tim Hortons shooting arrested: Hamilton police

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Published October 28, 2019 at 8:44 pm

Hamilton police say they have arrested a second person in connection to a shooting in a Tim Hortons parking lot in the city’s East End last month.

Hamilton police say they have arrested a second person in connection to a shooting in a Tim Hortons parking lot in the city’s East End last month.

Police have been investigating a reported shooting at a Tim Hortons on Cannon Street East and Sanford Avenue North that happened on September 23, 2019, shortly after 10 p.m.

On October 25, 2019, shortly after 6:00 p.m., Hamilton Police Gangs and Weapons Enforcement Unit (GWEU) were in the area of Madison Avenue when they observed a suspect from the shooting that occurred at Tim Hortons.

The suspect was observed exiting a residence and left in a vehicle. When police stopped the vehicle the suspect fled on foot towards Park Street South and Bold Street in Hamilton, where he was quickly arrested.

The youth had in his possession a loaded semi-automatic handgun and a quantity of drugs.

The youth was transported to Central Station and charged in relation to the shooting along with a series of firearm and drug-related offences. He also had two outstanding warrants from Peel Region. He was held for bail the next day.

A 17-year-old of no fixed addressed is charged with:

  • Possession of Prohibited Firearm – Loaded x 2
  • Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm/ Weapon
  • Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Carrying Concealed Weapon
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Point Firearm
  • Careless Use, Carry, Transport, Storage of Firearm x2
  • Firearm – Use during an offence
  • Assault with weapon
  • Discharge firearm with intent
  • Tampering with the serial number of Firearm

The other suspect in the case, an 18-year-old man from Hamilton, was arrested late last month and is expected to appear in court Tuesday (Oct. 29). He’s been charged with: assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and with administering a noxious substance.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Division 10 Staff Sergeant at 905-546-3833.

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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