A 21-year-old male is suffering injuries from a gunshot to his abdomen during a disturbance in a downtown apartment.

On August 2, 2020, shortly after 5:00 p.m., police were dispatch to 220 Cannon Street East in Hamilton to investigate a male shot. A tenant was assisting an injured male and told police he entered their residence asking for help shortly after hearing yelling from an apartment below. The residents assisted the victim until Hamilton Paramedics arrived on the scene. The victim was then transported to the hospital in serious condition.

Hamilton Police have confirmed the shooting occurred inside a different residence and the investigation is ongoing.

The victim is not cooperating with police and remains in hospital in stable condition.

If you have information that can assist in this investigation please Central Criminal Investigative Branch Staff Sergeant Oleniuk (905)546-3833.

To provide information anonymously please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com