Hamilton Police have arrested a youth in connection with the April 8, 2019, shooting that took place on Upper Ottawa Street.

On Thursday, April 11, 2019, shortly before 8:30 p.m., Hamilton Police executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of Upper Ottawa Street and Silverton Drive. A 16-year-old male from Hamilton was arrested in relation to the shooting incident.

The youth is expected to have a bail hearing today and faces the following charges:

• Robbery with a firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Possession of a loaded firearm
• Point firearm, discharge firearm with intent
• Reckless discharge of a firearm
• Careless use of a firearm, assault with a weapon
• Fail to comply with a recognizance

Hamilton Police Division 3 Detectives continue their investigation into the incident.

Anyone with information about this shooting is being asked to contact Detective R. Vanderboom at (905) 546-2377 or at [email protected] or Detective Sergeant Marco DelConte at (905)-546-3851 or at [email protected]

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