One person arrested, another wanted after east Hamilton shooting leaves two injured

Hamilton police are investigating a shooting that has left two victims with non-life-threatening injuries, one suspect under arrest and another outstanding.

Officers say the shooting took place on Friday in the city’s east end in the area of Cochrane and Lawrence roads.

Businesses across the street told CHCH News that around 2:30 p.m. they heard what appeared to be multiple shots fired.

Residents told CHCH News that nobody was allowed in or out of the apartment building across the street near where police were investigating.

Another resident added that he helped a shooting victim inside who told him he was shot in the leg. The victim told the resident it happened in the parking lot of the apartment building.

Investigators say Rosedale, Viscount Montgomery and St. Eugene elementary schools were placed in a hold and secure, but it has since been lifted.

Detectives are advising the public to avoid this area while they investigate.

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