A man has been killed after an early afternoon shooting Thursday on the Mountain. Hamilton police's homicide unit is investigating.

Police say it happened in the area of Upper Wellington Street and Brucedale Avenue East and they were called to scene just before 4:30 p.m.

They say the victim is a man in his 40's. He was treated by paramedics at the scene and rushed to hospital with life threatening injuries but died there.

Police say four men were seen running in various directions after the shooting.

Police say they are speaking to witnesses and notifying the victim's family but won't be providing more details until later Friday.

Police say they have searched the area and see no ongoing danger to the public at this time.

Road closures

Hamilton police have closed the area for pedestrian and vehicle traffic on Upper Wellington at Brucedale Avenue East and Queensdale Avenue East until further notice.

More to come.