Hamilton Police have arrested a 15-year-old male following an incident involving a BB gun at St. Charles Learning Centre.

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at approximately 10:53 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to St. Charles Learning Centre on East 5th Street after receiving reports that a student had been shot with a BB gun.

A 14-year-old male student sustained injuries to his face and was transported to hospital for treatment.

The suspect fled the area prior to police arrival. As a precaution, St. Charles Learning Centre was placed in lockdown, while nearby Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School was placed in a hold and secure. Both safety measures were subsequently lifted.

As a result of the investigation, a 15-year-old male from Hamilton has been arrested and charged with:

• Assault Causing Bodily Harm
• Assault with a Weapon
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

The BB gun involved in the incident has not been recovered, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Division Three Criminal Investigation Branch detectives at [email protected].

For those who wish to provide information anonymously, please consider reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at Crime Stoppers Hamilton's Website.