Hamilton police are investigating after a man was fatally shot in Stoney Creek.

Police and paramedics were called about 10:45 p.m. Monday for reports of gunshots in the area of Portofino Place in Stoney Creek, which is a short roundabout street in the area of Winona Road and the North Service Road.

On scene, police found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead.

At the scene Tuesday morning, police tape blocked the quiet court at Portofino Place.

There are only a handful of large single family homes on this court with police tape up around the front of the driveway of the home where the shooting happened.

Neighbours leaving this morning slowed their vehicles to take a look.

Police have not released any further information about the victim.

Expect a large police presence in the area Tuesday as investigators continue to talk to area residents and canvass the neighbourhood.

The major crime unit and the forensics unit is investigating.

There is no suspect information available at this time.

This is Hamilton’s second homicide of the year and the city’s eighth shooting.

Anyone with information about the latest homicide is asked to contact Det. Ebert at 905-546-4167.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com