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Police investigating Hamilton's 21st shooting incident so far this year

No one was injured, but police have seized a vehicle damaged in the incident.

Business owners are asked to check their security cameras for suspicious activity

Hamilton police are investigating after a shooting near the corner of Main Street West and Margaret Street early Sunday. (Dan Taekema/CBC)

Police are investigating after reports a vehicle was shot up early Sundaymorning.

No one was injured, but it marks the 21stshooting-related incident in Hamilton so far this year, according to investigators.

Officers were called to the corner of Main Street West and Margaretaround 3:30 a.m. Sunday after reports of gunfire, say police.

They spoke with a man who said he had picked up three people near the corner of Main and Paradise Road South.

The witness told police he believed his patrons were involved in some kind of incident before he arrived that may have led to the shooting.

He told police two men approached his vehicle, spoke with one of the people inside then walked away.

"A short time later he heard the sounds of gunfire and immediately drove off to contact police," according to a media releasethat said the people in the car "hastily vacated the vehicle."

The man's car was damaged in the incident and has been seized by police who are investigating.

They're also asking business owners to check their security cameras for suspicious activity.

Anyone with informationabout the shooting is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.