Police say a seven-year-old boy shot in Hamilton is now in stable condition after being rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The incident happened around 7:50 p.m. Thursday at a home on Gordon Street in the east-end of the city.
Police said that the victim was rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition, where his condition later stabilized.
A description of a possible suspect or suspects has not been provided by police.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact Hamilton Police.