One man injured in Hamilton’s 15th shooting of the year

Hamilton police are investigating the city’s 15th shooting of the year.

Hamilton Police say the man who was shot Saturday night at an illegal marijuana dispensary downtown is an employee at the store. Constable Jerome Stewart says the shooting happened during a robbery at the pot shop.

Police were called to 275 King St. E. just before 9 p.m. on Friday. The address belongs to Hamilton Village Dispensary.

One man was injured and taken to hospital. There are reports that he was shot in the leg.  The victim is expected to survive.

Hamilton Police say they are working in conjunction with the Provincial Cannabis team that enforces pot legislation. The dispensary was closed all day Sunday, with police officers parked out front. It’s unclear whether the illegal store will reopen.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Hamilton police or Crime Stoppers.