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Hamilton men charged in mid-May shots-fired incident in Port Colborne, Ont.: police

Niagara police say one person died and a pair of children were sent to hospital following a fire at a Wainfleet, Ont. home Feb. 9, 2023. Don Mitchell / Global News

Two Hamilton-area men have been charged in connection with a mid-May shooting in Port Colborne, Ont.

Niagara Regional Police (NRPS) say three men were involved in the incident in which shots were fired on Saturn Drive May 18 around 4:30 a.m.

Investigators found evidence suggesting six rounds from a gun were fired onto a street, however, no one was injured.

Read more: Niagara Police investigating ‘shots fired’ in Port Colborne neighbourhood

A 22-year-old from Stoney Creek is facing seven charges including discharging a firearm and possession of a prohibited firearm.

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Another Hamilton-area man, 19, is accused of discharging a weapon.

One other person was identified in connection with the incident. He was released unconditionally, according to NRPS.

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