Police continue to search for man with a firearm on Hamilton mountain

Update: Hamilton police continue to search for a male in possession of a firearm on the Hamilton mountain.

Shortly before 11 a.m. police were called to a residence on Brigade Dr. for two unknown males inside the home.

One man was arrested on scene but the second fled the area, running eastbound on Brigade. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.

He is described as white, in his early 20’s, 6’tall, with blondish hair. He was wearing a blue, Blue Jays hoodie, blue jeans and white running shoes.

Police say no one was injured and it is believed to be targeted.

If you have any information you are asked to call the Mountain branch at (905) 546-3851 or CrimeStoppers.

Heavy police presence in the area of Brigade Dr #HamOnt. We are looking for a white male wearing a Blue-Bluejays shirt. May be in possession of a firearm don’t approach. Call 9-1-1 if you see anything suspicious. Avoid N. of Rymal between Wellington/Wentworth & S. of Stonechurch pic.twitter.com/KM1826qEi0

— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) August 28, 2019

The ‘hold and secure’ for Helen Detwiler elementary school has now been lifted.

Helen Detwiler elementary @HDHurricanes is in Hold and Secure as a precaution due to police activity in the community.

— HWDSB (@HWDSB) August 28, 2019