The Serious Crime Unit is investigating a firearm incident that took place on Reid Street in the City of Hamilton near the junction with Spurling Hill, at approximately 3:50am on Saturday 24th March 2012. It appears that two persons on a dark coloured motorcycle wearing dark coloured helmets were travelling in a westerly direction on Cavendish Road before discharging several shots in the Reid Street, Spurling Hill area. The suspects then made a U-turn and travelled in an easterly direction down Spurling Hill.

At the time of the shooting there were numerous patrons attending and leaving a nightclub in the area who may have witnessed the incident.

Investigators would like to speak to any patron, motorist or pedestrian who may have been in the vicinity at the time. Any person who has any information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Serious Crime Unit at 247-1365 or the independent & confidential Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-8477.