Man arrested after shooting himself in botched home invasion: Hamilton police

Hamilton police have arrested a man who they say shot himself during a botched home invasion on Friday night.

On Friday at around 9:30 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting on Steven Street between Wilson and King streets.

Authorities say one person was found to have suffered a serious gunshot wound and was brought to the hospital for treatment.

Detectives discovered a blood trail and a discarded firearm, both of which they determined to be associated with the reported shooting.

Investigators determined that the same individual who was discovered with gunshot wounds was responsible for the shooting.

Police believe the accused shot himself during an attempted home invasion.

As a result, 38-year-old Eric Haines of Hamilton was arrested and charged with the following:

• Nine counts of possessing a firearm contrary to a court order
• Four counts of failing to comply with a probation order
• Break and enter
• Criminal harassment
• Discharging a firearm with intent
• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Possession of a loaded, prohibited firearm
• Reckless discharge of a firearm

“The accused has been held in custody to have his bail opposed,” Hamilton police say in a release.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Shooting Response Team at 905-546-4883 or shootingresponseteam@hamiltonpolice.ca.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1-800-222-8477.

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