Police investigate shots fired in central Hamilton

Police are investigating a shots-fired incident early Monday in central Hamilton.

The shooting is believed to have happened just after 6 a.m. at Queen Street North and York Boulevard.

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

“There are no reported injuries to police at this time and checks at local hospitals produced negative results.”

Investigators have not revealed any further suspect information.

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Police are expected to be in the area of Queen Street between York Boulevard and Napier Street for most of Monday morning.

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