As a result of the shooting, a bystander was grazed by one of the stray bullets. The victim, an adult male in his 50’s was transported to hospital for non-life threatening injuries and has since been released from hospital.

Investigators believe that the shooting occurred between two individuals. Evidence gathered to date suggests these individuals are both believed to have been armed. One of the suspects was observed operating a grey BMW sedan. Police have since recovered this vehicle.

At this time, investigators are seeking to identify two suspects:

Suspect #1 - The driver of the BMW described as:

• Male, white, wearing a black hooded-sweater, black pants and white running shoes. Holding a black firearm.

Suspect #2 – Discharged his firearm at Suspect #1

• Male, white, wearing white shorts and a white hooded-sweater.

It is unclear to investigators what, if any relationship exists between the two suspects.  The motive for this shooting remains central to the investigation and has yet to be identified. Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying Suspect #1 and have released a video clip depicting Suspect #1. 

There is no evidence at this time to confirm if Suspect #1 discharged his firearm at Suspect #2.

Investigators are also continuing their attempt to identify witnesses that were in the immediate area at the time of the shooting.  These witnesses have yet to come forward to investigators.

Hamilton Police are asking residents in the area to review their security surveillance cameras between the hours of 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. for any suspicious activity and to contact police. Detectives are also asking if you were driving in the area and have dash camera footage that would be suitable for review to please contact the investigators.

If you have information that you feel may assist with this investigation you are encourage to contact Detective Matthew Dugdale of the Shooting Response Team by calling 905-546-4883 or by email at shootingresponseteam@hamiltonpolice.ca

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

On Thursday, June 29, 2023, shortly before 8:00 a.m., Hamilton Police received calls of a male waving and making stabbing motions with a knife at individuals in the area of Hughson Street and King Street East.

Police located the male in the area of James Street and King Street and immediately engaged the male, directing him to drop the knife, to which the male did not comply. The male began to walk towards police with knife in hand and officers conducted a gun-point arrest.

Hamilton Police have arrested 37-year-old, James Rankin for;

• Possess Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Disobey Court Order

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Division One Staff Sergeant by calling 905-546-4725.

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

Police can confirm a shooting incident occurred and no injuries were reported.

Division One Criminal Investigation Branch is in charge of the investigation.  The Hamilton Police are asking residents in the area to review their security surveillance cameras between the hours of 11:15p.m. to 11:50p.m. for any suspicious activity and to contact police. Detectives are also asking if you were driving in the area and have dash camera footage that would be suitable for review please contact the investigators.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with this investigation, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Carranza-Mejia by calling 905-546-3818 or the Division One Staff Sergeant at 905-546-4725.

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

Hamilton Police continue to investigate a robbery at a financial institution that occurred in Downtown Hamilton. If you have any information about the robbery, you are asked to contact police.

On Monday, February 7, 2022, shortly before 02:00p.m., Hamilton Police responded to the area of Main Street West and Locke Street South for a robbery at a financial institution. 

Further investigation revealed, that a lone male suspect entered the financial institution and approached the wicket tendering a note to the teller.  The note advised that this was a robbery and the suspect was armed.  The suspect was able to obtain an undisclosed amount of cash and fled on foot.

No weapons were observed and no one was injured during the incident.

Investigators are appealing for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in the investigation.

If you have any information on the identity of the suspect or any other information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Sarah Ricker at 905-546-8938 or Staff Sergeant Andrea Torrie at 905-546-2991 of the B.E.A.R. unit. 

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