Stay away from trail near Chedoke Golf Course, Hamilton police warn, as they seek shooting suspect

Hamilton Police are asking the public to stay away from the Chedoke Radial Trail between the Chedoke Golf Course and Scenic Drive while they search for someone they suspect of being involved in a shooting. 

On Thursday morning, police posted on social media site X that they were investigating a shooting that occurred by Mohawk Road W. and Juanita Drive around 7:30 a.m. Thursday.

Around 10 a.m., police said they were chasing a suspect they believed to be on the trail. 

“We currently have one in custody and a firearm has been recovered upon arrest. At this time we are actively pursuing the second suspect. Evidence supports this shooting to be targeted at this time,” police said. 

Police said its Emergency Response Team, K9 unit, Halton Police and Ontario Provincial Police were involved in looking for the suspect. 

“The suspect is described as a Black male, wearing a gray hoodie and dark blue pants. The suspect was wearing a blue surgical mask at the time of the shooting. If seen, call 911 immediately,” police added. 

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