UPDATE: Police Looking to Identify Suspect in Shooting
The Hamilton Police Service is continuing to investigate the first shooting of 2026, and are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect and vehicle.
At approximately 7:13 pm on January 31, 2026, Hamilton Police responded to a business located in the area of East 28th Street and Fennell Avenue East for a report of a shooting. As a result of the shooting, an adult male was injured and transported to a Hospital in serious condition.
Detectives with the Shooting Response Team can now confirm that the suspected shooter fled in a waiting motor vehicle. We are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying both the suspect and the vehicle.
Suspect
Male, 6’0’’-6’3’’ in height, wearing a dark green coloured puffy winter jacket, a black hoodie sweater with a large white “Adidas” logo on the front, black pants and black shoes.
Vehicle
Believed to be a 2020 Honda Civic 4-door, silver or grey in colour. Last seen fleeing the area of the shooting north bound on Upper Sherman Avenue from Brucedale Avenue East.
Investigators are asking anyone who can assist in identifying either the suspect or vehicle to please contact the Shooting Response Team at 905-546-4883 or email [email protected]
To remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers of Hamilton at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at crimestoppershamilton.com