A wave of shock rippled through Hamilton Friday night as a man was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries following a brazen shooting. The incident unfolded near the intersection of East 28th Street and Fennell Avenue, sending police scrambling to secure the scene and launch a manhunt.
Officers responded to the call at 7:13 p.m., arriving to find a scene of urgent chaos. Initial investigations suggest the perpetrator fled the area on foot, heading north on East 27th Street away from Fennell Avenue. The identity of the suspect remains unknown at this time.
This marks the first shooting in Hamilton for the year, immediately raising concerns about a potential escalation of violence. Detectives are meticulously piecing together the events, hoping to quickly identify and apprehend the individual responsible.
A crucial appeal has been issued to residents and businesses in the Eastmount neighborhood. Authorities are requesting anyone with surveillance or dash-camera footage captured between 7:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. on January 31st to come forward. Even seemingly insignificant details could prove vital to the investigation.
Meanwhile, in Mississauga, a different kind of crime spree has come to an end. A 20-year-old man, currently without a fixed address, now faces a staggering 48 charges related to a series of vehicle break-ins.
Throughout December, residents in the Kimbermount Avenue, Aquitaine Avenue, and Regents Terrace areas reported a surge in vehicle thefts and vandalism. The sheer number of incidents prompted a dedicated investigation by Peel Regional Police’s 11 Division.
Basil Ass’ad was arrested on January 26th, culminating weeks of diligent work by investigators from the Criminal Investigation Bureau, the BEAR unit, and uniform patrol officers. The charges against him include numerous counts of mischief, theft, possession of stolen property, and fraud.
Police are still seeking any additional information regarding the Mississauga break-ins. Anyone with knowledge of these events is urged to contact authorities, hoping to ensure all those responsible are brought to justice.
