A woman was hit in the face with “the butt of a shotgun” at a central Hamilton business on Wednesday morning, police say.
Police say a dispute escalated to a violent altercation just after 9 a.m. near Main Street East and Wentworth Street.
A woman sustained minor injuries following the incident, according to police.
Officers say the suspect was attempting to leave the scene in a taxi. An investigation revealed a loaded shotgun in the trunk.
A 25-year-old woman from Hamilton was arrested as a result and faces multiple charges, including unauthorized possession of a firearm, assault with a weapon and two counts of pointing a firearm.
Police also charged the woman with several counts of drug possession.
The charges have not been tested in court.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 905-546-4925 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.