3 days ago
25-year-old man killed in Dundas shooting, police search for suspect
Hamilton police are searching for the person who they say shot and killed a 25-year-old Dundas man in a parking lot Sunday evening.
Just after 5 p.m., police responded to multiple calls to the area beside an apartment building at 77 Governors Rd. They found Zachary Shuman and he was declared deceased, said Sgt. Sarah Beck at a news conference Monday.
"The Hamilton Police Service extends our sincerest and deepest sympathies and condolences to Zachary's family and friends during this incredibly difficult time," Beck said.
Shuman's grey, Dodge Ram pickup truck was parked in the lot.
His family has asked for privacy at this time, said Beck.
Witnesses saw a blue Ford Edge SUV leaving the scene and neither it nor the driver has been found, Beck said.
Shortly before the shooting, the drivers of the vehicles interacted at a Metro parking lot down the street, at 15 Governors Rd., said Beck.
Police don't know the nature of the interaction, or if Shuman knew the driver of the Ford Edge, Beck said. They also don't know what the Ford Edge driver looks like or why the two vehicles were in either parking lot.
Beck wouldn't say how many times Shuman was shot and police haven't found the gun used.
Police have been canvassing the area, interviewing witnesses and collecting videos. Beck said there's been "a lot of cooperation" and tips coming in.
They're asking anyone with information about the driver or Ford Edge or who have CCTV or dashcam footage of the area between 4:45 and 5:10 p.m. on Sunday to contact investigators or Crime Stoppers.
They're also looking for a woman who may have witnessed the shooting and was seen running from the scene, said Beck. She's described as having shoulder length brown hair and wearing either orange or red shorts.
