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Shooting in downtown Hamilton sends 2 teens to hospital

Police are investigating after two men were sent to hospital following a shooting in downtown Hamilton. Global News

Hamilton Police have arrested two teenagers following a double shooting in the downtown core.

Two young men were shot around midnight Thursday morning on Market Street, near Hess Street North.

The victims were found a few blocks away from the shooting scene and were transported to hospital by paramedics.

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A 17-year-old Hamilton boy received serious injuries and underwent surgery, while the other victim, a 19-year-old man also from Hamilton, was treated and released.

Two other teenagers, a boy and a girl, one 16 and the other 17 years old, have been arrested.

Police say a firearm was also recovered.

Investigators have not said what led to the shooting.

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