One person in hospital after shooting in downtown Hamilton

Hamilton police say one person has been transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting in the downtown core.

Officers say the shooting occurred at Main and Caroline streets.

Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area while investigators are on scene.

Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is asked to contact police at 905-546-4725.

This investigation is ongoing. More to come.

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