Police investigate shooting in Hamilton’s east end

For the second time in less than a week, Hamilton police say they are investigating a shooting incident in the city.

The latest allegedly took place in the city’s east end just before 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday near Adair Avenue South and Central Avenue.

“Upon arrival, officers immediately secured the area and searched for anyone involved; however, they had fled the scene,” police said in a release on Wednesday morning.

“Investigators have confirmed that a shooting took place.”

A number of residents reported the incident after alleging they heard “series of loud bangs.”

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Police are still investigating an alleged targeted drive-by shooting last Thursday afternoon on the Lincoln Alexander Parkway.

A car window was damaged in that incident which happened sometime before 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 14.

Investigators believe both incidents are isolated and there were no injuries in either shooting.

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