18-year-old man injured after Stoney Creek shooting, police say

An 18-year-old man went to hospital, police say, with gun-related injuries after a targeted shooting in Stoney Creek.

Hamilton police are investigating ashooting that took place in the area of CandlewoodDrive and Foxmeadow Drive around 9:30 p.m. Thursday.

Police went to the scene after receiving multiple calls of gunshots in the area. Shortly after, police were informed that a man was takenhospital with gun-related injuries, all of which are non-life threatening.

Police say they believe the shooting was targeted. This is the city's14th shooting for the year, say police.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have security footage of the area are asked to reach out todetective Mario Rizzo at 905-546-2918 or Detective Sergeant Ben Thibodeau at 905-546-2907.