Shots fired in west Hamilton Monday night

Hamilton police are asking residents to check their security cameras after gunshots were fired Monday night in west Hamilton.

Police were called to Broadway Avenue, between Ward Avenue and Sussex Street, around 11:30 p.m., after a resident called 911 to report the sound of gunshots.

Police confirmed a shooting incident had occurred. Shots were fired into an unoccupied parked vehicle," a police press release said.

Residents can expect a police presence in the Ainslie Wood neighbourhood Tuesday morning as the investigation continues.

Police are searching for one male suspect who was reported to have fled the area on foot. He is described as a white male, in his early 30s, with dark hair and wearing dark-coloured clothes.

The investigation has been taken over by the Division 1 criminal investigation branch.

This marks the 31st shooting in Hamilton this year. There have been 17 victims shot, including seven deaths.

Anyone with information is asked to call 905-546-3833.

To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppershamilton.com.

Jennifer Moore is an editorial assistant at The Spectator in Hamilton. Reach her via email: jmoore@thespec.com