UPDATE: Police Release Suspect Photos from Yesterday’s Gunfight
Hamilton Police continue to investigate the shooting that occurred yesterday afternoon and are asking for the public's help.
The Hamilton Police Shooting Response Team continues to investigate the events that took place before, during, and after the suspects opened fire at one another late yesterday afternoon. Investigators have now identified two suspects believed to be involved. Both suspects, identified as suspect one and suspect two, appear to be friends and acquaintances. They were engaged in gunfight with the driver of a Nissan vehicle.
The Nissan has been recovered by police. Efforts continue to identify the driver, the sole occupant of the Nissan, who also fired a firearm from inside the vehicle at suspect one and suspect two.
SUSPECT ONE
- Male
- Early 20’s
- Tan skin
- Dark hair
- Red baseball hat
- White T-Shirt
- Grey hoodie
- Dark jeans
- Black shoes
- Carrying a black satchel
SUSPECT TWO
- Male
- Early 20’s
- Black hat/hood
- Grey sweater
- Patterned pants
- Black satchel
Hamilton Police thank the immediate community members in the area for their cooperation with the investigation. Their assistance has been invaluable, and investigators are extremely grateful for their support.
Shooting Response Team investigators are expected to be in the neighbourhood today, canvassing for further video.
If you live in the area, please review your security camera footage from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. for any suspicious activity. If you were driving in the area and have dash camera footage, please contact us.
If you have information that could assist with this investigation, you are encouraged to contact Detective Matthew Dugdale of the Shooting Response Team at 905-546-4883 or by email at [email protected].
To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your tips online at Crime Stoppers Hamilton.