Ontario man shot after letting 6-year-old play with gun, police allege
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In a Hamilton police crackdown, five new arrests have been made during an ongoing investigation to tackle the recent spur of shootings in the city.
In a Hamilton police crackdown, five new arrests have been made during an ongoing investigation to tackle the recent spur of shootings in the city.
The investigations are part of broader work from the Shooting Response Team (SRT) to curb gun violence as the city witnesses an all-time record-breaking 54 shootings.
As part of their efforts, 328 firearms and 70 restricted weapons have been seized — many of which have been modified for high-capacity firing, they say.
“Sadly, this is a reality we are seeing on the streets,” said Supt. Marty Schulenberg during a news conference Monday.
Among the recent arrests is a 25-year-old Hamilton resident who was charged after allegedly letting a six-year-old child play with a gun on Aug. 13, 2023. The firearm went off, leaving the man with a non-life-threatening injury.
He faces several charges including obstructing a peace officer, public mischief and careless use of a firearm. The firearm has not yet been recovered.
While Hamilton police remain said they remain steadfast in their approach to tackle gun violence, “a lack of cooperation” from witnesses has made it “frustrating,” Det. Matthew Dugdale said.
Supt. Schulenberg stressed the need for community cooperation to keep Hamilton safe during this unprecedented time.
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