Hamilton Police are investigating a targeted shooting believed to have occurred in the city's East end in the early morning hours.
Investigators have issued a press release asking the community to assist, by providing information that may help in the investigation.
According to the media release, police responded just after 6 a.m. on Sept. 12 to reports of a man suffering from a gunshot wound in the area of Rainbow Drive and Secord Drive.
Officers arrived at the scene and confirmed a 27-year-old man had been shot. Police said he was transported to hospital and remains in non-life threatening condition.
Police said the shooting is believed to have taken place in the area of Nash Road North and Bancroft Street between 1 and 2 a.m.
Anyone with video taken in the area is asked to check their cameras for evidence of suspicious activity between 12:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
If you have information or relevant footage, you can contact Detective Matt Dugdale of the Shooting Response Team at 905-546-4883 or via email at [email protected].
Those who wish to provide information anonymously can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.
