Man charged after shooting himself in botched home invasion: Hamilton police

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HAMILTON - Hamilton police say they have charged a man with 19 counts after he allegedly shot himself during a botched home invasion.

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HAMILTON – Hamilton police say they have charged a man with 19 counts after he allegedly shot himself during a botched home invasion.

Police say they responded to reports of a shooting near the city’s centre on Saturday night and found a man with serious gunshot injuries.

At the scene, police say they found a trail of blood that led to a discarded firearm, which investigators believe was the same one used in the shooting. 

A Hamilton Police Service logo is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
A Hamilton Police Service logo is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Police say they determined the injured man had actually shot himself during an attempted home invasion. 

The 38-year-old accused from Hamilton faces charges of breaking and entering, criminal harassment and numerous firearm offences.

Police say the man was treated at a local medical centre and is currently in custody.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 3, 2026.

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