Arrest warrant issued in Kinrade Avenue shooting

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Detectives from the Shooting Response Team (SRT) have made significant progress in the investigation into the shooting which took place on Monday, May 13, 2024 in the alleyway at Kinrade Avenue and Barton Street East.

The driver of the Nissan vehicle involved in the incident, who returned fire during the exchange, has been identified as Malcolm Davis, 25, of Hamilton. After hitting two other vehicles in an attempt to flee, Davis crashed the vehicle near Gibson Avenue and fled the scene on foot.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Malcolm Davis, who is wanted for the following offenses:

Intentional discharge – Section 244(1) of the Criminal Code, for shooting a firearm at an unknown person on May 13, 2024.
Reckless discharge of a firearm – Section 244.2(1)(b) of the Criminal Code, for recklessly endangering the safety of others in the area of ​​Cannon Street East and Kinrade Avenue on May 13, 2024.
Unauthorized possession of a firearm – Section 91(1) of the Criminal Code, for possession of a handgun on May 13, 2024.
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm – Section 92(2) of the Criminal Code, to find out that he was not authorized to possess a handgun on May 13, 2024.
Possession of a prohibited firearm – loaded – Section 95(1) of the Criminal Code, for possession of a loaded prohibited firearm on May 13, 2024.
Failure to stop after an accident – Section 320.16(1) of the Criminal Code, for failing to stop after a collision with a blue Hyundai motor vehicle at 33 Gibson Avenue, on May 13, 2024.
Failure to stop after an accident – Section 320.16(1) of the Criminal Code, for failing to stop after a collision with a yellow Fiat motor vehicle at the intersection of Wilson Street and Gibson Avenue on May 13, 2024.
Dangerous operation – Section 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code, for driving a motor vehicle on Cannon Street East while firing a firearm out of the window, fleeing at high speed and hitting two motor vehicles on May 13, 2024.
Possession contrary to order – Section 117.01(1) of the Criminal Code, for possession of a firearm on May 13, 2024, while it was prohibited by an order rendered on December 18, 2018 by Judge Zivolak.
Possession contrary to order – Section 117.01(1) of the Criminal Code, for possession of a firearm on May 13, 2024, while it was prohibited by an order rendered on January 19, 2022 by Judge EJ Lainevool.

Malcolm Davis should be considered armed and dangerous. If you encounter him, please call 911 immediately.
Investigators encourage Davis to consult an attorney and go to police.

The investigation continues as police continue their efforts to identify the first suspect who shot Davis in the alley.
Investigators thank the public for their assistance, which was crucial in quickly identifying an offender who recklessly discharged a firearm in public.

If you have any information regarding this or any other shooting, please contact SRT at 905-546-4883 or email them at (email protected).
To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.