Police investigate 2nd shooting in 24 hours on Hamilton Mountain

UPDATED

Detectives are investigating another shooting on Hamilton Mountain less than 24 hours after a man was shot and killed inside a local bar.

Police responded to reports of possible shots fired in the area of Upper Kenilworth Ave. and Mohawk Rd. East shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday.

Officers arrived on scene and immediately secured the area. Police searched for those involved but say they fled prior to police arrival.

Investigators confirmed a shooting had taken place but no injuries were reported to police.

The glass of the front door of a home in the area was shattered and at least eight bullet holes can be seen in the window.

Hamilton Police say shots were fired on Algonquin crt by Mohawk Road on the Hamilton Mountain overnight

No one was hurt, and anyone involved in the shooting fled before police arrived @morninglive @CHCHNews pic.twitter.com/sllVgA0hYX

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The investigation has been taken over by the Division Three Criminal Investigation Branch.

Detectives are appealing to area residents to check their security cameras for any suspicious activity.

The shooting comes less than a day after a deadly shooting at a Raoabe Restaurant on Upper Ottawa St. near Stone Church Rd.

A 26-year-old man was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside the bar and lounge around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday. He later died in hospital.

Hamilton police say they have no reason to believe the two shootings are related.

Cst. Krista-Lee Ernst says police are actively investigating both incidents.

“One shooting in our city is absolutely way too much. Investigators are working diligently to locate suspects,” said Ernst.

Ernst added that Hamilton police have responded to 29 shootings so far this year. At this time last year, Hamilton had recorded 51 shootings.