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Police looking for witnesses in East Hamilton shooting

Hamilton police continue to investigate a shooting incident in the east end.
Hamilton police continue to investigate a shooting incident in the east end. Ken Mann/CHML File

Hamilton police are appealing to witnesses who may have seen a shooting in the city’s east end.

Officers responded to a report of gunshots just after 2 p.m. Monday in the area of Brunswick Street and Melvin Avenue.

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Police say those involved took off before officers arrived on the scene but they did manage to secure a black Subaru SUV and shell casings.

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Investigators say they have no evidence to support anyone was injured.

Police believe a red sedan is related to the incident and officers are still searching for it.

The shooting forced HiIlcrest Elementary School and the Umbrella Family Care Centre into a hold-and-secure as a precaution.

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