31-year-old man injured in east Hamilton shooting

Hamilton police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning near the corner of Barton Street East and Fraser Avenue.

Officers say at approximately 1:50 a.m., police responded to the area near The Centre on Barton after witnesses reported multiple gunshots near an HSR bus shelter.

Police say a 31-year-old man was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

They believe either he, or his friend who he was standing with, were the target of the shooting.

Seven shell casings were found at the scene.

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The glass bus shelter was also damaged in the shooting.

The suspect vehicle was last seen driving southbound fast on Fraser Avenue. Police have not yet released a suspect description or a description of the vehicle.

Authorities are asking for residents and businesses in the area to review any surveillance or dash camera footage they may have between 1:30 a.m. and 2 a.m. for suspicious activity.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at Crime Stoppers Hamilton’s Website.

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