19-year-old man injured in 1 of 3 East Hamilton shootings: police

Hamilton police are investigating three east end shootings within’ five hours, with one sending a teen to hospital.

Police are calling the first of the late-night shootings a “targeted” incident.

Investigators say officers responded to a report of shots fired around 11:30 p.m. on Monday night near Roxborough and Reid Avenues.

A 19-year-old man with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds was found in a residential area.

Police say two other shootings occurred just hours after the incident on Roxborough with one in the area of Third Road East and Ridge Road just before 1:00 a.m.

Investigators say shell casings were found on a roadway. No one was reported injured.

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Around 4:30 a.m. officers responded to another shots fired call at Queenston Road and Reid Avenue where shell casings were also discovered.

It’s believed suspects may have fired several rounds at a house. None of the occupants in the home at the time were injured.

The incident is also believed to be a targeted shooting.

Officers will be out canvassing for surveillance video from all three locations on Tuesday, according to detectives.

Each shooting is being investigated as a separate incident.

Anyone with information can reach out to Hamilton police at 905-546-2907 or 905-546-2963.

Anonymous tips can be left with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submitted online.