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Hamilton Police continue to investigate a shooting that occurred in the area of King Street East and East Avenue North last week and are asking for the public’s help in locating an outstanding suspect.
On Monday, May 6, 2024, a shooting occurred in the area of King Street East and East Avenue North in Hamilton. During the incident, a bystander, a man in his 50s, was grazed by a stray bullet. He was transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released.
The Hamilton Police Service Shooting Response Team has continued to investigate the incident. As a result, they are now seeking one outstanding suspect in connection with the shooting.
A warrant has been issued for Jonas Campanaro, a 21-year-old Hamilton man, on the following charges:
- Careless Use of a Firearm
- Discharge Firearm with Intent
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited Firearm – Loaded
- Reckless Discharge of a Firearm
- Criminal Negligence Cause Bodily Harm
Patrick Swayze, a 34-year-old Hamilton man, was arrested today on an outstanding warrant related to this incident. He faces the following charges:
- Assault with a Weapon
- Three Counts of Fail to Comply with Probation
- Eight Counts of Fail to Comply with Release Order
- Two Counts of Operation while Prohibited
- Point Firearm
- Use Imitation Firearm During Commission of Offence
- Three Counts of Possession Contrary to Order
During the arrest, officers recovered a firearm, which has been confirmed to be the same one used in this incident and displayed in the video footage released to the public. Swayze will also face additional charges based on today’s arrest; however, the investigation remains ongoing.
If you see Jonas Campanaro, please call 911 immediately and do not approach him.
“Hamilton Police are fully committed to solving these shootings and ensuring the safety of our community,” said Investigative Services Superintendent Martin Schulenberg. “We have dedicated an all-hands-on-deck approach to apprehending those responsible and bringing them to justice. We urge anyone with information to come forward and assist us in this effort.”
Anyone with information that could assist with this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective Matthew Dugdale of the Shooting Response Team at 905-546-4883 or by email at [email protected].
To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit tips online at Crime Stoppers Hamilton.