Editor’s Note: The property involved in the alleged incident was initially identified by Hamilton police as an Airbnb rental. A spokesperson for the police has since corrected its statement, clarifying that it was a short-term rental.
Hamilton police have identified one of three males who allegedly threatened the manager of a short-term rental property last Sunday at an address on Aberdeen Avenue.
Investigators say the accused fired buckshot into a ceiling after being asked to leave a complex due to “intimidating behaviour.”
The suspect arrived at the property after 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 9, allegedly causing a disturbance with two other males and upsetting a number of residents in the area, say police.
After firing the gun, all three exited the building and were last seen driving away in a grey SUV, possibly a Toyota.
The accused is an 18-year-old from Peel region and is facing a number of charges including reckless discharge of a firearm and several others connected to the incident.
Police are advising anyone who sees the suspect to call 911 as soon as possible since he’s considered armed and dangerous.
An investigation into identifying the other male he was with is still on-going, according to detectives.