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Police are investigating multiple incidents after violence overnight led to two shootings, a serious assault and a firearm seizure in the Steeltown area.
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At Saturday at 9:20 p.m., Hamilton Police were called to the Winona Peach Festival in the east end of Stoney Creek, where there was a fight between two men. Bystanders told police one suspect had a firearm.
A 23-year-old male was arrested and was allegedly found to be in possession of a firearm with a high-capacity magazine and ammunition. He faces numerous charges, including possessing a loaded firearm and possessing a prohibited weapon.
At 10:30 p.m., police were again called to a parking lot near the Winona Peach Festival, where four males were attacking another male with a baseball bat. The suspects fled and the 53-year-old victim was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
Police continue to search for suspects.
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At 11:45 p.m., police were called to a shooting at Peddles tavern at 1490 Barton St. E., where a 20-year-old male and 28-year-old male had non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect is a Black male in his 20s with dreadlocks and a ponytail. He was wearing dark clothing and a hoodie.
On Sunday at 6 a.m., police responded to shots fired at Club 33 at 33 Bowen St. and located three victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Two males and a female victim were transported to hospital with serious injuries. All victims are in their 20s
The suspect is a white male with blond hair and a light beard. He was wearing a black Blue Jays baseball cap, white shirt and black jeans.
Anyone with information is asked to call the police at at 905-546-2919 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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