1 man dead, officer hurt after west Hamilton shooting

A Hamilton police officer was hurt and a man is dead following an interaction with police in west Hamilton on Saturday evening.

At approximately 5 p.m. Hamilton Police responded to a 911 call from a resident of an apartment building at 1964 Main Street West, who reported a male acting in a threatening manner.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers made their way to the 5th floor of the building, where they became involved in an interaction with the man.

Hamilton police posted on ‘X’ that the officer was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The officer was later released after receiving treatment for minor injuries.

The 43-year-old was also transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. He was pronounced dead at 12:47 a.m. on Sunday.

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate to investigate the incident. Preliminary information from the SIU indicates that it does not appear the man discharged a firearm during the exchange.

Six investigators and two forensic investigators have been assigned to the case.

The SIU is asking with information, including video or photos, to contact the lead investigator at 800-787-8529 or online at https://siu.on.ca/en/appeals.php.