Reportedly fatally shot on Blackberry Place in Carlisle, between Hamilton and Guelph
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A man is reportedly dead after a shooting in a small rural community north of Hamilton.
Hamilton Police said in a social media post on Wednesday afternoon that they were investigating a fatal shooting on Blackberry Place in Carlisle, a small community roughly halfway between Hamilton and Guelph along the Hwy. 6 corridor.
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Cops responded to the shooting call at about 1:45 p.m., according to CTV News, which reported that a male victim was found with gunshot wounds before being pronounced dead at the scene.
Hamilton Police said there was no threat to public safety.
“Residents can expect a police presence in the area for the afternoon,” they said on X at about 2:40 p.m.
Cops had yet to reveal additional information on the shooting including whether any suspects had been identified.
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