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Hamilton cops have made a slew of arrests and are hunting suspects in the explosion of shootings plaguing the city.
In a press release, cops say they’ve made five recent arrests in connection with the gunplay. So far, the HPS Shooting Response Team (SRT) has arrested 30 individuals and laid 196 charges in non-fatal shootings in the Hammer.
So far in 2024, there have been a record-shattering 54 shootings in the city.
“We cannot become complacent about gun violence in our city. We need people to speak up and speak out when they see something suspicious in their neighbourhoods,” Supt. Marty Schulenberg said in the release..
AMONG THE BUSTS:
— Akua Page, 25, of Hamilton, was shot after allegedly allowing a six-year-old child play with his gun. The gun discharged and left Page with a non-life-threatening injury, according to cops. He’s been charged with obstructing police, public mischief, and a litany of firearm-related charges.
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— An 18-year-old was arrested in connection with a shooting at Sanford and King. He cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act as he was underage at the time. He faces a slew of firearms-related charges, assault with a weapon, aggravated assault and fail to comply with an undertaking and breach youth probation. Cops are still hunting a second suspect and the individual used as a human shield.
— More keen teens. A 15-year-old youth was arrested after a daytime shooting across from Lime Ridge Mall. The youth has been charged with a number of gun-related charges, assault with a weapon, possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking … and breaching youth probation.
— Domanick Dagenais, 24, of Hamilton, was arrested after a Hamilton Cab was shot at in the Gage Ave.-King St. area. Police say officers recovered a firearm and a quantity of fentanyl. He faces several gun and drug trafficking charges.
— Alexander La, 23, of Hamilton, is charged in connection with a shooting at 52 Gage Ave. N. where three people were injured. He is charged with numerous counts of discharging a firearm with intent, aggravated assault, plus two counts of failing to comply with probation order.
WANTED
Cops continue to hunt for two men allegedly involved in shootings last summer.
— Kevin Johnson, 44, of Hamilton, is wanted for an alleged alleyway shooting at Market St. in June, while Gary Cunningham, 22, of Beeton, Ont., is wanted after shots were fired outside Peddles Bar.
APPEAL FOR WITNESSES
Cops are appealing to the public for assistance in several other unsolved shootings, including two separate shootings that left four people injured. On May 31, 2024, a daytime shooting took place in front of 111 Market St. Police previously released video of the shooting and are still looking to identify the individuals involved.
On Aug. 10, 2024, a daylight shooting occurred at Sanford Ave. N. and King St. E. Investigators are still looking to identify a Black male in his late teens to early 20s, who wore black pants and a black or dark blue Puma hooded sweatshirt with the hood up.
On Aug. 25, 2024, there was a shooting at Club 33 located at 33 Bowen St. Three individuals were shot, with two sustaining life-altering injuries. Despite a parking lot full of people, mass amnesia raced among the crowd. No one has come forward to help in the probe.
On Sept. 21, 2024, a shooting occurred outside Coolers Bar on Upper Gage Ave., where one victim sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Investigators are releasing video and still images of individuals who were present at the time of the shooting and had some interaction with the victim before he was shot.
On Oct. 10, 2024, there was a shooting in the area of Showcase Dr. While there were no injuries, a vehicle was hit. Before the shooting took place, the victim was involved in a road rage incident. Investigators are looking to speak with two individuals and are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying them.
“It’s up to all of us to ensure Hamilton remains a safe place to live, work, and raise our families. We urge anyone with information to come forward and voice matters in helping prevent further violence and bringing those responsible to justice,” Schulenberg added in the release.
Police urged anyone with information to call 905-546-4883.
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