Five firearms seized after shots fired call on Mud Street East

Hamilton Police say officers responded to reports of gunfire at an address on Mud Street East on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, at about 6:36 p.m. Several people were seen fleeing on foot, and officers arrested multiple individuals at the scene. Police later seized five firearms from the property, including an SKS rifle and a shotgun. Several people were taken into custody and later released pending further investigation.

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