Man shot during robbery at marijuana dispensary in Hamilton

Hamilton police say a male victim was sent to hospital following a shooting during a robbery at anillegal cannabis dispensary Saturday evening.

Police say the shooting occurred shortly before 9 p.m.at a dispensary at 275 King St.E.,near King Street and Wellington Street North.

One injured male was foundat the scene and taken to the hospital.

Preliminary investigations indicatethat this incident was a robbery, police say.

Police are appealing to the public for any witnessesand are canvassing the area forvideo surveillance footage.