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Police investigating possible shots fired in Hamilton’s east end

Hamilton police investigating a report of shots fired in the city's east end on Tuesday Dec. 31, 2019. Don Mitchell / Global News

Hamilton Police say they are investigating another shooting in the city — bringing the number of shooting incidents in 2019 to 47.

Officers were called out just after midnight on Tuesday after a report of possible shots fired in the area of King Street East and Cochrane Road, according to investigators.

Police say there is evidence that a shooting did occur, and investigators remained on scene overnight collecting evidence and canvassing the neighbourhood.

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No injuries have been reported.

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Anyone with information is asked to reach out to Hamilton Police at 905-546-2957 or 905-546-2907.

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Tips can be anonymously called into Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submitted online.

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