Hamilton police say they have charged a man with 19 counts after he allegedly shot himself during a botched home invasion.
Police say they responded to reports of a shooting near the city’s centre on Saturday night and found a man with serious gunshot injuries.
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At the scene, police say they found a trail of blood that led to a discarded firearm, which investigators believe was the same one used in the shooting.
Police say they determined the injured man had actually shot himself during an attempted home invasion.
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The 38-year-old accused from Hamilton faces charges of breaking and entering, criminal harassment and numerous firearm offences.
Police say the man was treated at a local medical centre and is currently in custody.
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