Detectives are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday evening on the rural mountain.

On Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at approximately 8:00 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Highway 6 and Leeming Road.

Police obtained information from witnesses that the suspect(s) discharged multiple rounds from a firearm, before fleeing the area possibly in a vehicle.

No victims were located and no injuries reported.

At this time, police are treating this incident as targeted.

Hamilton Police are asking area residents to check their surveillance cameras for any suspicious activity and to contact Police.

If you have any information that could assist with this investigation, please call Detective Constable Ian Chan at (905) 546-8970 or Detective Sergeant Marco Del Conte at (905) 546-3851.

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