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Hamilton police investigate shootings in the east end and Mountain

A man in his late 40s is in custody after Hamilton police responded to calls of a barricaded person in the area of Barton Street and Sherman Avenue early Wednesday. Don Mitchell / Global News

Hamilton police say they have arrested one person and are seeking two others after two shootings in the city just hours apart on Wednesday night.

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In the first incident, a Hamilton man faces multiple charges after a “targeted” shooting in the Gage Park area, according to police.

Investigators say the shooting took place just after 7 p.m. on Wednesday near Cumberland Avenue and Gage Avenue South.

The 23-year-old suspect was arrested following a short foot pursuit. A firearm was also recovered.

The man faces seven charges in connection with the shooting, including possession and use of a prohibited weapon.

Meanwhile, Hamilton police say another shooting incident happened just before 10 p.m. on the Mountain near Luscombe and Upper Wellington streets.

Detectives believe several rounds were fired at a house by two suspects while people were in the residence.

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The two suspects were last seen fleeing on foot toward Hester Street after the shots.

No injuries have been reported, according to police.

An investigation is ongoing.

 

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