# Hamilton Police Investigate Weekend Shooting

Hamilton Police are investigating a shooting incident after a male arrived at a local hospital shortly before 3:00 a.m.

Published: 2026-08-31T14:47:00.000Z
Edition: hamilton
Canonical: https://localwire.ca/hamilton/2026-08-31-hamilton-police-investigate-weekend-shooting/
Publisher: Local Wire

## Record

Source: Hamilton Police Service
Released: Monday, August 31, 2026
Category: Crime

## Report

Hamilton Police are investigating a shooting incident after a male arrived at a local hospital shortly before 3:00 a.m. on Sunday with a gunshot wound to his leg. Police say the injury is considered non-life-threatening. Detectives determined the male who was injured was also alleged to be responsible for the shooting and believe he shot himself. He has been arrested and charged with firearm offences and remains in custody pending a bail hearing.

Local Wire does not publish the names of private individuals in police reporting. This brief was generated from the Hamilton Police Service's release and verified against it; the full release, including any names and updates the service publishes, is on the [official release page](https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/node/165308).

## Sources

[1] Hamilton Police Service news release, Monday, August 31, 2026 — https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/node/165308