Hamilton Police are investigating a shooting incident after a male attended a local hospital with a gunshot wound.
Shortly before 3:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, a male arrived at a local hospital suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg. The injury is considered non-life-threatening.
Through the course of the investigation, police learned that the male had previously been at Venu Bar, located at 627 King Street East, Hamilton.
Detectives were able to determine that the individual who suffered the gunshot wound was the same individual alleged to be responsible for the shooting. He is believed to have shot himself.
As a result of the investigation to date, the male was arrested and charged with firearm offences related to the incident. He remains in custody pending a bail hearing.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may assist investigators is asked to contact the Hamilton Police Shooting Response Team.
If you have any information about this shooting, please contact the Shooting Response Team at 905-546-4883 or email [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 www.crimestoppershamilton.com
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