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Hamilton police investigate shooting at Cannon Street apartment

Hamilton police are investigation a shooting at an apartment building in the area of Cannon Street on Sunday Aug. 2, 2020. Don Mitchell / Global News

Hamilton police say the victim in a shooting on Sunday afternoon is “not cooperating” with detectives who are now turning to the public for help with the investigation.

A 21-year-old man was shot in the abdomen during a disturbance at a downtown apartment, according to police.

Officers who arrived on scene around 5 p.m. on Aug. 2 found the man at a highrise apartment building on Cannon Street near Wellington Street North, say detectives.

A tenant assisted the injured man and told police the victim was heard yelling for help from an apartment downstairs.

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“The male had entered the apartment asking for assistance by the two people inside, he had obvious signs of injuries and needed medical attention,” Const. Lorraine Edwards told Global News.

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The man was then transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

Investigators believe the shooting occurred inside another residence in the building.

The victim is in hospital in stable condition.

Anyone with information can reach out to police at (905) 546-3833 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online.

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