Police issue warrant for Hamilton man in BB gun shooting

Hamilton police have issued an arrest warrantfor a man they believe shot another person in the face with a BB gun.

Police say a 22-year-old Hamilton manis wanted in relation to the incident.

On Nov. 9 around 2 a.m.,police received a 911 call for reports of a shooting around Cannon Street E. and Huntley Street. Police say they located a 58-year-old man who had been shot in the face with a BB gun.

According to police, the man had been shot after arguing with another person. The victimsustainednon-life threatening injuries.

Police identifiedthe wanted suspect after aninvestigation, whichincludedthesearch of a home they believedbelongedto thesuspect.They say he is considered "armed and dangerous."

Policeare warning the public not to approach him if seen, and to call 911 immediately.

The suspect faces charges of assault with a weapon, uttering threats to cause death, possessing weapons that are dangerous to the public, and failing to comply with probation.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the police at 905-546-3816,the detective sergeant at 905-546-3833, or Crime Stoppers.