Four people wanted after shots fired near east end Hamilton trail

Hamilton police looking for four people after a Thursday morning shooting on the Red Hill Valley Trail.

Officers were called to the area near Melvin Avenue and Talbot Street around 4 a.m. after receiving reports of gunshots.

Witnesses told investigators that they heard loud bangs but didn’t know exactly where they came from.

Police say they are now looking for four people they believe to be involved as they were seen leaving the wooded area around the time that the gunshots were heard. The people were said to have left in a black SUV going north on Talbot Street.

Detectives say that upon arriving at the area, they located multiple bullet casings on the path.

Officers say they believe up to 33 shots were fired.

“To us, [the two different types of bullets] suggests that there may have been two separate weapons used. We are currently searching the area for evidence of the crime [such as], clothing articles, foot impressions, victims and injuries,” says Hamilton police Const. Trevor McKenna.

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Officers have the front of the trail closed off with police tape while they continue to investigate.

Detectives have not learned of any injuries or damage caused by this shooting.

This is the second shooting in Hamilton this week and the 30th in the city reported by police in 2025.

CHCH News has obtained video of the sound of the gunshots from a neighbour who has a doorbell camera.

They are asking for homeowners and drivers in the area to check CCTV and dashcam footage from Thursday morning between 3:30 and 4:30 a.m.

If you have any information that you believe will assist with this investigation, please contact the on-duty staff sergeant at 905-546-2963.

To submit an anonymous tip, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit the website.  

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