Police investigate shots fired in central Hamilton

Police are investigating reports of an early morning shooting in central Hamilton.

Shortly after 6 a.m. Monday, police responded to reports of gunfire in the area of Queen St. North between York Blvd. and King St. West.

Officers arrived on scene and secured the area but did not locate anyone.

“Through continued investigation, police confirmed a shooting incident had occurred,” said police in a news release.

Police say investigators checked local hospitals and no injuries were reported.

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

Residents are being asked to stay away from the away as there is a police presence.

Hamilton police are investigating shots fired in the area of Queen St.N. & York Blvd.

There is a police presence in the area. Please use alternate routes in your travels as police investigate.

No reported injuries at this time.

Queen St. CLOSED between York Blvd & Napier St. pic.twitter.com/zS9tTfPRaf

— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) November 1, 2021

Drivers are also being told to take alternative routes.

Queen St. is closed between York Blvd. and Napier St.

Detectives are asking area residents and businesses to check their security cameras for any suspicious activity and to contact police at 905-546-3816.