Hamilton police investigating shots fired near King Street East

Police will be combing an area of the central city on Tuesday morning, checking surveillance cameras and talking to neighbours after gunfire rang out near downtown Hamilton.

Police confirm shots were fired Monday night just after 10:30 p.m. in the area of King Street and Grant Avenue, just west of Wentworth Street.

No injuries have been reported.

Investigators say a black Honda Accord and a white Audi A4 sedan are believed to be involved in the shooting and are asking area residents to check their security cameras.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Const. Alexis Petrovic at 905-546-3816 or Detective Sgt. Dave Oleniuk at 905-546-3833.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online.

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