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Rash of shootings on Christmas, Boxing Day under investigation: Hamilton police

Hamilton police are looking for suspects after three shooting incidents over the holidays. Global News

Hamilton police are investigating a rash of shootings over the holidays in the city.

Police say the first shooting incident occurred shortly after 5 a.m. on Christmas Day, when shots were fired at a residence on Kenilworth Avenue South.

According to police, another shooting was reported just after 7:30 a.m. on Friday when unknown suspects shot at a home in the area of Roxborough and Reid avenues.

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No one was injured in either incident and police believe both shooting incidents were targeted attacks.

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Police officers were also called to a residence on North Service Road in Stoney Creek, near Lakeview Drive and Fruitland Road, after receiving reports of a shooting around 1:30 p.m. No one was hurt.

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Witnesses reported seeing a Chevrolet Cruze and a white SUV leaving the area at a high rate of speed after the shooting.

Hamilton police are asking residents in each area to check any video surveillance they may have.

Investigators have not said if any of the shootings are connected.

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