Victim in his 20s dead after Hamilton shooting
Published December 12, 2022 at 7:34 am
One man in his 20s is dead after a shooting in Hamilton’s east end.
The Hamilton Police Service tweeted at 9:38 p.m. Sunday that it was responding to a shooting in the area of King St. East and Dunsmure Rd.
The man in his 20s was found about a block away from Gage Park.
Police are investigating the incident as a homicide.
It’s believed it was targeted.
Residents and motorists can expect a heavy police presence in the area on Monday.
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.@HamiltonPolice are on scene in the area of King St.E & Dunsmure Road in #HamOnt for reports of a shooting.
One confirmed deceased.
There will be an increased police presence. Avoid area.
More info will be released when available.
Anyone with info please call 905-546-4925. pic.twitter.com/cufxrj5azq
— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) December 12, 2022
The latest shooting comes one week after Hamilton Police issued a statement of concern regarding gun violence.
They say shootings in the city are up by 25 per cent compared to last year, and that officers had just responded to five shootings — three of which occurred in a 30-hour span.
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