Saturday, July 27, 2024

Hamilton police charge 2 teens in weekend armed robbery, shooting

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Hamilton police have arrested and charged two more people in connection with a targeted shooting and robbery downtown last weekend.

Officers responded shortly after 1 p.m. in the area of George and Caroline streets, where several shots were fired inside of a home.

Investigators say an 18-year-old man sustained non-life-threatening injuries after being shot.

Police arrested and charged a 22-year-old man of Hamilton on Monday.

READ MORE:  Hamilton police investigate home invasion and shooting downtown

On Tuesday, officers arrested and charged 17-year-old and 19-year-old girls of Hamilton with aggravated assault and robbery with a firearm.

An arrest warrant has also been issued for Noah Alexander Mervyn Sheridan, 19, of Hamilton.

Residents in the area are being asked to check their security cameras between 1 and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Anyone with information regarding this shooting is asked to contact detectives at 905 546 3816 or central staff sergeants at 905 546 4725.

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