One person critically injured in a shooting inside a shopping center in downtown Hamilton

Hamilton police announced that a person was critically injured after a shooting took place inside a shopping center downtown, leading to a wide security alert in the area.
Police and ambulance teams rushed to the scene after receiving reports of a shooting inside the center, where the injured person was found and transported to the hospital in serious condition.
Police imposed a security cordon around the location, and investigators began collecting evidence and reviewing surveillance camera footage to understand the circumstances of the incident and identify the suspect or suspects.
Authorities have not announced any arrests yet, while calling on anyone who was in the area or has information about the incident to contact the police.
The incident comes amid growing concern over shootings in public places within Ontario cities.