Hamilton, Ontario,
09
March
2019
|
22:31
America/New_York

Shooting at 275 King Street

Hamilton Police Service is appealing for witnesses after a shooting at 275 King Street East, a premise operating as an illegal cannabis dispensary. 

Shortly before 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2019, Hamilton Police were dispatched to 275 King Street East for a shooting that had just occurred.

Patrol officers responded quickly. One injured male was located and taken to the hospital.

The initial investigation indicates that this incident was a robbery.

Police will be in the area canvassing for witnesses and video surveillance footage. Police are requesting residents and business owners in the area with video surveillance cameras to check their systems for any suspicious people or vehicles in the area.

The Hamilton Police Criminal Investigations Branch are investigating this matter with the assistance of the Make Safe Task Force, the investigation is in its infancy. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

To provide information about this shooting please call Detective Constable Kevin Jones at 905-546-3821.

Information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online at [Link]http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

Media Inquiries

Division 10 Staff Sergeant

905-546-4725