Hamilton Police have identified a 15-year-old suspect involved in a shooting incident that occurred this past Monday in the area of Grimsby Avenue and Britannia Avenue, in the City’s East End. This daylight shooting occurred outside of a daycare with children present.

In response to the incident, the Shooting Response Team executed a search warrant at a local address in the East End. This led to the arrest of two adults, and an arrest warrant is now issued for a 15-year-old male youth. 

The charges against the youth include:

·        Careless Use of a Firearm

·        Discharge Firearm with Intent

·        Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

·        Possession of a Prohibited Firearm

·        Reckless Discharge of a Firearm

·        Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

Trevor Tyler Linklater, a 35-year-old male from Hamilton, has been charged with multiple drug trafficking and firearm offenses, including:

·        Possession For The Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl

·        Possession For The Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Ten Counts of Possession Contrary to Order

·        Two Counts of Fail to Comply with Probation

He has been remanded to custody pending a future bail hearing.

Kayla Shawnte Duvall, a 31-year-old female from Hamilton, faces charges related to drug trafficking:

·        Possession For The Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl

·        Possession For The Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

She has been released and is scheduled to appear in court at a future date.

The investigation is ongoing, and the Shooting Response Team is appealing to the public for any information related to this case. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Matthew Dugdale at 905-546-4883 or via email at [email protected].

Hamilton Police are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all community members and will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.