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Hamilton man arrested in connection with Brantford shooting
Police have arrested a 48-year-old Hamilton man in connection with a shooting that occurred in March at a Brantford motel.
On March 13 shortly after midnight, authorities received a report of a shooting at a motel located in the area of Colborne Street and Locks Road.
Police later determined that a man and woman arrived at the motel before one discharged a firearm in the parking lot. The pair then left the scene in a vehicle.
No one was injured as a result of the weapon being fired.
On May 11, a search warrant was granted for a residence on Allan Avenue in Hamilton.
Two days later, officers with the Brantford Police Service and other emergency personnel executed the warrant and arrested a Hamilton man.
The search led to the seizure of the following items:
- 95.7 grams of cocaine ($9,570 street value)
- 26.7 grams of fentanyl ($2,670 street value)
- A 9mm round
- Canadian Currency
As a result of the investigation, a 48-year-old Hamilton man stands charged with the following offences:
- Discharge a restricted firearm with intent
- Assault with a weapon
- Point firearm
- Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking, cocaine
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking, fentanyl
Investigators have not provided the name of the accused involved in this incident.
Authorities say the other suspect remains outstanding.
Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is asked to contact police at 519-756-7050, ext. 2591.
Those wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted via their website.
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