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Man arrested, firearm seized in shooting investigation: police

A shooting investigation that temporarily put two schools under a hold and secure led to the arrest of one man and the seizure of a firearm.

2 schools were put in hold and secure during the investigation

Hamilton police say a man has been arrested following a shooting investigation near the corner of Wentworth and Cannon Streets. (Dan Taekema/CBC)

A shooting investigation that temporarily put two schools under a hold and secure led to the arrest of one man and the seizure of a firearm.

Police say officers were called to the area of Wentworthand Cannon Streets around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday after reports shots had been fired.

One man was arrested after a short chase, according to police. A police tracking dogand emergency response unit also helped locate a gun near the scene.

Police say no injuries were reported.

Cathy Wever Elementary School and Cathedral High School were placed into hold and secure while police were in the area.

A tweet from the service said school officers were at the elementary school and that students were safe.

The hold and secure waswas lifted around 1:50 p.m.