Youth charged in second overnight shooting at Hamilton home

Hamilton police have laid several gun-related charges against a male youth after a local home was targeted in a second overnight shooting.

On Wednesday, shortly after 12 a.m., police were called again for a shooting just east of Upper James Street in the area of Atessa Drive and Rymal Road East.

Officers say upon arrival, they located several shell casings in front of an Atessa Drive home and no one was injured in the shooting.

Police say a vehicle of interest was located a short distance away, the occupant was arrested and a loaded semi-automatic handgun was recovered from the vehicle.

Investigators say as a result, a male youth from Niagara has been charged with several firearms offenses.

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CHCH News obtained home surveillance video that captures the sound of multiple gunshots around 4:45 a.m. on Tuesday fired at a vehicle on Atessa Drive. About 15 gunshots can be heard within five seconds.

Authorities say the shooting was targeted and there is no ongoing risk to public safety.

Temporary road closures during the course of the investigation have since re-opened.

The investigation remains ongoing and police are actively seeking any potential witnesses to this incident and urge anyone with information or security footage to come forward.

Anonymous tips can be submitted online to Crime Stoppers of Hamilton or by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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