It's believed the incident involved two students at St. Charles Adult and Continuing Education Centre
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A 14-year-old boy was reportedly shot in the face with a BB gun on Tuesday, prompting lockdowns at two Hamilton schools.
Hamilton Police posted a message on X around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday saying officers responded to the incident involving a BB gun at St. Charles Adult and Continuing Education Centre located at 150 E 5th St. – near Upper James St. and Fennell Ave. E.
“One student has been transported to hospital for treatment,” police said. “St. Charles Learning Centre is currently in lockdown as officers continue their investigation.”
“Nearby Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School has been placed in a hold and secure as a precaution,” police added, referring to a school just south of St. Charles Adult and Continuing Education Centre.
🚨 Police Presence at Hamilton Schools 🚨— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) October 13, 2026Hamilton Police are currently responding to an incident involving a BB gun at St. Charles Learning Centre.
▪️ One student has been transported to hospital for treatment.
▪️ St. Charles Learning Centre is currently in lockdown as… pic.twitter.com/UVrXslZo4b
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Police advised there would be an increased police presence in the area and urged members of the public to avoid the area while officers continued their work.
Police issued another statement on X around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday explaining the lockdown and hold-and-secure had been lifted at both schools.
“Police continue to investigate the incident involving a BB gun at St. Charles Learning Centre earlier today,” police said. “We thank students, staff and the surrounding community for their patience and cooperation.”
🚨 UPDATE 🚨 School Safety Measures Lifted— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) October 13, 2026Hamilton Police can confirm that the lockdown at St. Charles Learning Centre and the hold and secure at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School have both been lifted.
Police continue to investigate the incident involving a BB… pic.twitter.com/uMtOvPqjhU
St. Charles Adult and Continuing Education Centre – the official adult and continuing education department of the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board – subsequently posted a notice on their website stating reiterating that the lockdown and hold-and-secure had been lifted.
“Normal school operations have resumed at both locations,” the school said. “We thank our school communities for their patience and understanding, and Hamilton Police for their response and support.”
“Additional information will be shared with families shortly,” the school added.
Investigators reportedly believe the incident involved two students and the shooter took off before officers arrived at the scene.
No further details have so far been released by the school or police.
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