Man faces firearm charges after shots fired outside Stoney Creek property: police

A Hamilton man is facing firearm-related charges, police say, after shots were fired outside a commercial property in Stoney Creek.

Police were called to the site near the corner of Oriole Avenue and South Service Road around 4 p.m. following reports of gunshots, according to a media release.

Evidence at the scene confirmed there had been a shooting, say police. Several people were inside the building, but investigators say no injuries have beenreported.

Officers identified a suspect and arrested a 27-year-old around 12:30 a.m. Friday.

He's facing five charges includingdischarging a firearm, unauthorized use of a firearm and possession of weapons dangerous.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact investigators or Crime Stoppers.