Wanted
Detectives from the Shooting Response Team (SRT) have made significant progress into the shooting investigation that took place on Monday, May 13, 2024, in the alleyway area of Kinrade Avenue and Barton Street East.
The driver of the Nissan vehicle involved in the incident, who returned fire during the exchange, has been identified as Malcolm Davis, 25, of Hamilton. After striking two other vehicles in an attempt to flee, Davis crashed the vehicle near Gibson Avenue and fled the scene on foot.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Malcolm Davis, who is wanted for the following offences:
Discharge with Intent – Section 244(1) of the Criminal Code, for shooting a firearm at an unknown person on May 13, 2024.
Reckless Discharge of a Firearm – Section 244.2(1)(b) of the Criminal Code, for recklessly endangering the safety of others in the area of Cannon Street East and Kinrade Avenue on May 13, 2024.
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – Section 91(1) of the Criminal Code, for possessing a handgun on May 13, 2024.
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – Section 92(2) of the Criminal Code, for knowing he was not authorized to possess a handgun on May 13, 2024.
Possession of a Prohibited Firearm – Loaded – Section 95(1) of the Criminal Code, for possessing a loaded prohibited firearm on May 13, 2024.
Failure to Stop After an Accident – Section 320.16(1) of the Criminal Code, for failing to stop after colliding with a blue Hyundai motor vehicle at 33 Gibson Avenue on May 13, 2024.
Failure to Stop After an Accident – Section 320.16(1) of the Criminal Code, for failing to stop after colliding with a yellow Fiat motor vehicle at the intersection of Wilson Street and Gibson Avenue on May 13, 2024.
Dangerous Operation – Section 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code, for operating a motor vehicle on Cannon Street East while shooting a firearm out of the window, fleeing at high speed, and crashing into two motor vehicles on May 13, 2024.
Possession Contrary to Order – Section 117.01(1) of the Criminal Code, for possessing a firearm on May 13, 2024, while prohibited by an order issued on December 18, 2018, by Justice Zivolak.
Possession Contrary to Order – Section 117.01(1) of the Criminal Code, for possessing a firearm on May 13, 2024, while prohibited by an order issued on January 19, 2022, by Justice E.J. Lainevool.
Malcolm Davis should be considered armed and dangerous. If you encounter him, please call 911 immediately.
Investigators are encouraging Davis to seek legal counsel and turn himself in to police.
The investigation is ongoing as police continue efforts to identify the first suspect who shot at Davis in the alleyway.
Investigators thank the public for their assistance, which has been crucial in the timely identification of an offender who recklessly discharged a firearm in public.
If you have any information regarding this or any other shooting, please contact the SRT at 905-546-4883 or email them at [email protected].
To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.