A shooting in downtown Hamilton left a female dead and a male injured. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. near King Street. Emergency response units secured the area as police collected evidence. The shooter was last seen fleeing the scene on James Street. The female victim died at the scene, while the male was hospitalized with injuries not considered life-threatening. Police restricted access to the vicinity and encouraged witnesses to come forward to assist in the investigation.
The shooting occurred blocks away from where crowds were enjoying a free Art Crawl festival, which runs on James Street North, north of Wilson Street. Police were called to the area shortly before 5:30 p.m., finding two victims.
The female was pronounced dead at the scene, while the male was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The shooter was last seen fleeing on James Street.
A large police presence will remain in place for several hours as officers secure the scene, collect evidence, and work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Hamilton Police are committed to conducting a thorough investigation, identifying those involved, and ensuring the continued safety of the public.
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