A man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a shooting in an east Hamilton, Ont., park on Monday night.
Police say the man, 35, was shot multiple times in an incident at Montgomery Park not far from the Queenston Traffic Circle around 8:30 p.m.
Two people were seen fleeing the scene, a man and a female, following the shooting.
A 41-year-old man would later be taken into custody after he was found in possession of a handgun near a private residence on Weir St. South.
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He’s now facing an attempted murder charge and six other offences, according to a police spokesperson.
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Investigators say the woman they are seeking is considered to be a witness. She’s believed to be between 30 and 40 years old and was last seen wearing black shorts and a white shirt.
Police identified the victim in a social media post on Tuesday afternoon, and said he was expected to survive.
A spokesperson confirmed the victim was an “unhoused” individual residing in the park.
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