Hamilton,
12
May
2021
|
07:38
America/New_York

Overnight East End Shooting

A police presence is expected in the area of Quigley Road and Greenhill Avenue today, after an over night shooting. No injuries were reported to the police and anyone with information is urged to contact investigators.

On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, shortly after 2:30 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to the area of 10 St. Andrews Drive for reports of gunshots fired. Upon arrival, officers immediately secured the area and searched for anyone involved; however, they had fled the scene.

Through continued investigation, police confirmed a shooting incident had occurred.

There were no reported injuries to police and checks at local hospitals produced negative results.

Although it is early in the investigation, police believe that the suspect or suspects were operating a dark coloured vehicle.

With the information available at this time, police believe this was a targeted incident.

The investigation has been taken over by Division 2 Criminal Investigation Branch. Detectives are appealing to area residents to check their security cameras for any suspicious activity and to contact police.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Ben Thibodeau or East End Detectives Office by calling 905-546-2907.

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