Man hit by gunfire sent to hospital after Hamilton shooting: police

A man was rushed to hospital after he was shot early Wednesday morning in Hamilton, Ont., say police.

The man, believed to be in his 20s, was hit by gunfire around 4 a.m. in the area of Gibson Avenue and Barton Street East.

Police spokesperson Krista-Lee Ernst says the victim was in “stable” condition when sent to a trauma centre by paramedics.

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Investigators have not revealed any suspect information and say a probe is still in its early stages.

Officers are canvassing nearby residents to obtain surveillance footage, says Ernst.

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