Hamilton Gun Violence

• Police charge 2 men in connection with 2022 shooting of 18-year-old in downtown Hamilton

  Investigators say the arrest was made in connection with an afternoon incident that happened on Oct. 23 in a home near George and Caroline streets.

  Crime

  Jan 27, 2023
  
• Hamilton police to boost ‘front line’ resources after rise in shootings, robberies

  Chief Frank Bergen says Hamilton police have started putting more resources into the community in response to a recent rash of violent crime in the city.

  Crime

  Dec 7, 2022
  
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• Hamilton gets $4M for local organizations to tackle root causes of gun violence

  The federal government will spend $4 million to reduce gun violence in Hamilton, with funding going to organizations that work directly with at-risk youth.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2022
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• Police investigate liquor licence violations at Hamilton bar where two died in shooting

  Sam's Tavern is now under investigation for issues with it's liquor licence after a man and a woman were shot dead in a lounge, Sunday night.

  Crime

  Mar 13, 2020
• Detectives say search for witnesses key in solving fatal shooting at Hamilton Bar

  Police say two men, a 38-year-old and a 29-year-old, who were also injured in the shooting continue to recover in hospital.

  Crime

  Mar 11, 2020
• Hamilton police identify victims in fatal bar shooting on Barton Street

  Police say two men, a 38-year-old and a 29-year-old, who were also injured in the shooting continue to recover in hospital.

  Crime

  Mar 9, 2020
• Victims of double fatal Hamilton shooting had just attended memorial for murder victim: police

  Police said the victims were previously at Zen Lounge for a memorial celebration for Carel Douse, who was murdered in Hamilton in May 2019. 

  Crime

  Mar 8, 2020
• Hamilton police issue warrant for Stoney Creek suspect after man shot in leg

  Police say a 40-year-old Stoney Creek man is wanted on more than a dozen charges, including aggravated assault, after a targeted shooting in Hamilton.

  Crime

  Feb 26, 2020
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• Suspect in Gordon Street shooting of 7-year-old named by Hamilton police

  Police say Jayden Pitter is wanted in connection with the alleged targeted shooting on Jan. 23, saying he is considered dangerous.

  Crime

  Feb 12, 2020
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• Hamilton police looking for light-coloured sedan connected to shooting of 7-year-old boy

  Police say the shooting on Gordon Street happened just before 8:00 p.m. on Jan. 23 and may have been targeted.

  Crime

  Feb 6, 2020