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Alleged gunman arrested in Barton Street shooting: Hamilton police

Hamilton police have made a second arrest in a shooting on Barton Street East. Global News File

Hamilton police have made a second arrest in a shooting on Barton Street East.

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On February 22, 2019, police say two men went a home in the area, where they allegedly beat a man and robbed him.

The victim was shot in the chest, but the bullet went through him and into the leg of the one of the suspects, 23-year-old man Noah Hope, who was arrested a short time later.

The victim, a 26-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries.

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As a result of the investigation, police have arrested the alleged shooter, 23-year-old Tyrell Edwards-Lafleur.

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Police say the accused, who is from Toronto, was arrested on Monday at a hotel in Markham.

He is now facing several charges including attempted murder, robbery and intimidation.

Investigators are appealing for witnesses who have information about this incident to please call Detective Mike Ebert at 905-546-4167.

Information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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