Police in Hamilton say a 14-year-old is the prime suspect in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy at a downtown mall on Friday.
Investigators say they were called to Jackson Square on King Street West just after 5 p.m. for reports of a shooting.
When they arrived, they found the 16-year-old suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital in life-threatening condition and later pronounced dead.
Police say two suspects were seen leaving the mall after the shooting, going eastbound toward James Street.
Investigators have identified the 14-year-old who carried out the shooting and are attempting to get judicial authorization to release his name as part of the investigation. He is facing a second-degree murder charge.
There was no update on the second suspect, or what possible charges he may be facing in connection with the incident.
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