A 27-year-old man from Oakville has been charged with firearms offenses following a shooting incident in Dundas.
Hamilton Police arrived after receiving reports of gunshots near John Prentice Park and Renata Court just before 7:00 p. m. on Friday, September 4th. Officers found three men close to a wooded section of the park, with two being arrested nearby while a third ran away.
The Shooting Response Team, along with Divisional Criminal Investigations, took charge of the case and found that a firearm had been fired several times.
On Tuesday, September 8th, investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in Hamilton. They seized multiple firearms, ammunition, armored plating, and tactical gear.
The Oakville man now faces charges for Careless Use of a Firearm and Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm.
A 25-year-old man from Thornbury is facing similar charges, while another 25-year-old from Dundas has been identified and is still wanted for charges including Careless Use of a Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm.
Police are asking anyone who may have seen the incident or has dash camera footage, home security video, or cellphone recordings from the area during the time of the shooting to come forward.
If you have any information, please reach out to the Shooting Response Team at 905-546-4883 or shootingresponseteam@hamiltonpolice. ca. You can also provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
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