Shots Fired Near Melvin Avenue
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Hamilton Police are currently investigating a shooting that took place on a foot path near Melvin Avenue just east of Talbot Street.
On Thursday December 18, 2025 at approximately 4:00 am, Police were called to the area of Melvin Avenue for a report of gunshots. Witnesses stated that several loud bangs were heard, but no exact location was given. Officers flooded the area and located multiple bullet casings on a foot path near Melvin Avenue and Talbot Street.
At the time of this writing, upwards of twenty casings have been discovered. Of note, the casings are from two separate bullet types. No injuries have been reported, and no damage has been found.
Police are asking homeowners and drivers in the area to please check any CCTV or dashcam footage between the hours of 3:30am and 4:30am for anything suspicious.