Police searching for suspect believed to have fired shots at officers

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Published February 1, 2020 at 4:33 pm

Police are continuing to search for an allegedly armed suspect in Hamilton.

Police are continuing to search for an allegedly armed suspect in Hamilton.

On Friday, January 31, officers responded to the area of Barton Street East and Ottawa Street North for a report of a suspcious male.

“As officers arrived they came across the male suspect who immediately fled on foot,” police say.

“During the foot chase, the male brandished a firearm and is believed to have discharged several rounds in the direction of pursuing officers.”

No injuries have been reported.

The suspect, still on the run, is described as white male in his 20s wearing all black, clean shaven, approximately 5’7-5’10, with a thicker build. Police say was wearing a blonde wig at the time of the incident.

The investigation is ongoing and the Emergency Response Unit and Canine Unit are continuing to search for the suspect.

If seen, residents are asked not to approach the suspect and instead call 911.

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