Three shootings within four hours in Hamilton
Fortunately, no injuries were reported
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Three separate shootings occurred hours apart Wednesday night and early Thursday in Steeltown.
Hamilton Police say officers responded to the first shooting at 135 Upper Centennial Pkwy., formerly known as Boston Pizza and now Chuck’s Roadhouse, on Wednesday night around 8:10 p.m.
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Witnesses described the suspect vehicle as a black Honda and said the driver is reported to be a tanned or dark-skinned male wearing a “COVID” mask.
Upon arrival, officers confirmed evidence of a shooting. Fortunately, the establishment was unoccupied at the time.
The second incident just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at a residence in the area of Spring Valley Cr. Upon arrival, officers confirmed evidence of a shooting.
Two individuals were inside at the residence during the shooting, but no injuries were reported.
Witnesses described the suspect vehicle as a dark grey Honda Civic with two male occupants, both wearing “COVID” masks.
Police request anyone with information about these shootings to contact them at 905-546-4925 and say, at this time, the two incidents are being investigated separately but it will be determined if there is any connection between them.
To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
In the third incident, officers were called to a parking lot at 1127 Barton St. E. just after midnight Thursday where evidence of gunfire was discovered.
Police say two males were seen engaging in a physical altercation followed by gunfire before fleeing the area, but no physical injuries had been reported.
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The first male suspect is described as shirtless, with short cropped hair, facial hair, about 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds. He was last seen running south on Ottawa St.
The second male suspect is described as wearing a leather jacket, baseball cap and dark jeans. He has short, cropped hair, was driving a truck and was last seen heading west on Barton St. E.
Residents and business owners in the area are asked to review their security camera footage from 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday to 12:15 a.m. on Thursday for any suspicious activity.
Drivers who were in the area during this time and have dash camera footage are also uged to contact police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Matthew Dugdale at 905-546-4883 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
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