Hamilton police are appealing for witnesses after a shooting happened in broad daylight in central Hamilton.

Officers were called to a home near King William St. E and Emerald St. N. just after 10:00 a.m. Monday after someone reported hearing a gunshot. Police were told that there was an altercation between two men before the shot was heard. Police did found bullet fragments but did not find anyone who had been shot.

One man was last seen running westbound on King William St. E. and the other took off in an unknown vehicle.

The area was taped off for a few hours while officers looked for evidence and canvassed the neighbourhood.

Hamilton police are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Jamie Simpson at 905-546-3816.