'Armed and dangerous': Police search for 19-year-old wanted in double shooting
CBC News | Posted: September 8, 2017 12:34 PM | Last Updated: September 8, 2017
Two 17-year-olds were shot multiple times, sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries
Police are looking for a teen they say was involved in the double shooting this weekend that left two 17-year-old boys seriously injured. Police say the 19-year-old considered to be armed and dangerous.
Paramedics were called six minutes apart Sunday morning about the two different victims, who were found about 10 blocks away from each other on the Mountain.
But on Thursday, Hamilton police revealed that the incidents were tied to an altercation that took place at a residence near Upper Wentworth Street and Stonechurch Road East.
Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of the man on charges of discharging a firearm with intent to wound, aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Both victims are expected to survive.
Police describe the suspect as:
- 5-foot-9-inches tall
- 125 pounds, slim build
- Short brown hair cut above the ears
- Brown eyes
- Last seen wearing a blue hoodie and black running pants.
Police ask anyone with information about the incident to call them or get in touch anonymously with Crime Stoppers.