Man Charged After Weekend Shooting Investigation

Hamilton Police say a male was taken to a local hospital shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday with a gunshot wound to his leg. Investigators later determined the injured male was the same person alleged to be responsible for the shooting and believe he shot himself. He was arrested and charged with firearm offences and remains in custody pending a bail hearing.

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