Hamilton police say they have seen a "marked increase" in the number of incidents involving gunfire in the city in recent weeks, including ones that occurred in broad daylight near a daycare and a busy alleyway where children were walking home from school.The daylight shooting occurred shortly before 5 p.m. on May 13 near Barton Street East and Kinrade Avenue.
According to investigators, witnesses reported an exchange of gunfire involving several individuals and bullets were found in buildings, vehicles, garages, and roadways. A vehicle that police believe was involved was found abandoned nearby. The suspects have not been apprehended, police said.In the footage, three males are seen running on the sidewalk before turning the corner. No injuries were reported.
According to police, there have been 21 shootings in Hamilton since January 2024, an increase of 11 over the same period one year earlier.They noted that the majority of the shooting incidents have been “targeted.” “Do not let the reckless actions of a few define our community’s safety. As a community, we cannot accept or tolerate this level of violence,” Hamilton Police Chief Frank Bergen said in a written statement. “We can’t become complacent in response to these increasingly brazen acts.
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