Police looking for 2 men after overnight shooting in downtown Hamilton

Police found several bullet casings on the ground near Caroline St. S. between King and Main streets

Image | Police shooting Jackson

Caption: Police were seen near the scene of the shooting on Jackson Street West. (Tony Smyth/CBC)

Police are looking for two men who they believe fled in a car with a bullet hole after an overnight shooting downtown.
Hamilton police were called about a reported shooting around 2:45 a.m. on Caroline Street south between King and Main streets downtown.
Police say witnesses saw two men fleeing from the area and a vehicle with a possible flat tire and bullet hole. Police describe the car as a red Toyota Yaris or a similar car.
Investigators found several bullet casings on the ground.
Police didn't know as of later Tuesday morning if anyone was injured, nor what motive there might be for the shooting.
Hamilton police detectives are investigating and hope anyone with information will give them a call or contact Crime Stoppers.

Image | Police interview witness Jackson Street

Caption: Police were seen in an apartment building on Jackson Street West, near the scene of a reported shooting. (Tony Smyth/CBC)