Hamilton police have issued an arrest warrant for a 20-year-old man wanted in connection with the shooting of a seven-year-old boy on Gordon Street last month.

Police say Jayden Pitter, who is being sought in connection with the Jan. 23 shooting, is considered dangerous.

Police say the child, who was an unintended victim, is out of hospital but faces a long road to recovery.

Investigators have said they believe the home was targeted, and that multiple gun shots were fired from the backyard.

Police say the firearm involved in the shooting is still outstanding, but they have identified the vehicle that had been waiting on Gordon and sped east after the suspect fled from the yard.

Pitter is wanted on charges, including discharging a firearm with intent, aggravated assault, criminal negligence causing bodily harm, careless use of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm and failure to comply with probation.

Police say people should not approach Pitter but to call 911 if he is spotted.

Police believe there are people who know what happened and they encourage them to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Daryl Reid at 905-546-3825 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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