On September 21, 2024, a shooting took place outside Coolers Bar at Upper Gage Avenue and Fennell Avenue East. One individual suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries, and several nearby businesses sustained damage from gunfire.
Following an extensive investigation by the Shooting Response Team, Detectives identified the suspect involved.
On Friday, May 23, 2025, members of the Division 30 High Enforcement Action Team (H.E.A.T.) executed a search warrant at a Hamilton Mountain residence as part of a separate drug trafficking investigation. During the search, police arrested the individual believed responsible for the Coolers Bar shooting.
The search resulted in the seizure of:
- A large sum of Canadian currency
- A 9mm Glock handgun
- 272 grams of cocaine
- 53 grams of fentanyl
- Oxycodone pills
As a result, Connor Duncan, 20, of Hamilton, faces the following charges related to the shooting:
- Reckless Discharge of a Firearm
- Discharge Firearm with Intent
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited/Restricted Loaded Firearm
- Assault with a Weapon
Duncan has also been charged in connection with the drug investigation:
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited/Restricted Loaded Firearm
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Oxycodone, Cocaine, Fentanyl)
- Possession of Proceeds of Crime Over $5,000
Kandice Kuhn, 34, also of Hamilton, was arrested at the scene and charged with the same drug-related offences.
Hamilton Police take gun violence seriously and remain committed to pursuing those responsible. While charges have been laid, the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident or any other shooting is asked to contact the Shooting Response Team at 905-546-4883 or email [email protected].
Tips related to drug trafficking can be directed to the Major Drugs and Gangs Unit at [email protected].
To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit crimestoppershamilton.com.
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