SHOOTING: Cop injured in encounter with armed suspect in Hamilton

A Hamilton police officer is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while responding to a 911 call Saturday evening and being confronted by an armed man.

Police said in a social media post that the incident occurred shortly after 6:30 p.m. when the officer responded to a 911 call. The exact location was not disclosed and it’s unclear if the man encountered by the officer was also the caller.

Officials say the officer is in hospital receiving treatment for his injuries; however, police did not indicate the nature of his injuries or whether they were related to the firearm.

Subsequently, a man was also taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, though police have not specified if he was the armed suspect or someone nearby.

The Special Investigations Unit, a civilian agency that investigates incidents involving police and civilians resulting in injury or death, has taken over the investigation.

More information will follow as it becomes available.