‘Targeted’ shooting in Central Hamilton was ‘drug related’: Police

A man is recovering in hospital after what police are calling a “targeted” shooting in Central Hamilton.

Police say they are looking for a man in his mid-20’s with dreadlocks after shots were fired at around 6 p.m. on Tuesday night on Oak Avenue between Cannon and Barton streets.

Police believe the victim was targeted and that the incident is drug related.

The victim suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds.

Residents have complained about a drug problem in the neighbourhood.