Man shot in central Hamilton, street closed
Published July 28, 2021 at 10:56 pm
A 23-year-old man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being shot in central Hamilton on Wednesday, police say.
Hamilton Police Service says it is conducting a shooting investigation in the area of Barton Street East and Oak Avenue, in the Lansdale neighbourhood. Oak Avenue has been closed between Barton and Cannon streets amid the investigation.
Multiple reports stated that the gunshot victim’s injuries are life-threatening.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation can contact HPS at 905-536-3817.
Hamilton Police are conducting a shooting investigation in the area of Barton/Oak in #HamOnt.
One male located with gun shot wounds, transported to hospital with serious injuries.
Anyone with info please call 905-536-3817.
An update will be provided when one becomes available. https://t.co/lllb8EUf6v
— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) July 28, 2021
2021-07-28 17:32:10 ROAD RESTRICTION: #Hamilton Oak Av is CLOSED between Barton St E and Cannon St E. #HamOnt
— HPS_Traffic (@hps_traffic) July 28, 2021