Teen Charged, Four Youths Arrested After Rymal Road Brawl in Hamilton

Hamilton police arrested four youths and recovered a CO2 airsoft gun and a baseball bat after a large fight in a parking lot on the city's East Mountain on Wednesday afternoon, October 28, 2026. One of them, a 17-year-old, has been charged.

Police said they received reports at about 2:33 p.m. of a large group of youths fighting in the parking lot near the Tim Hortons at 505 Rymal Road East. Witnesses told police they saw a knife, a baseball bat and what appeared to be a firearm.

Chase and arrest

Officers arrived within two minutes, as the group was starting to break up, according to police. Officers chased a youth who ran toward a residential complex at 450 Rymal Road East.

More patrol officers and the Canine Unit joined the search. At about 3:12 p.m., officers found and arrested a 17-year-old as he was leaving the residential area, police said. He is charged with one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and was held for a bail hearing.

Three other youths were arrested during the initial response. Police said they were later released without charges pending further investigation.

Weapons recovered

• A CO2 airsoft gun, found in the west parking lot of the plaza
• A baseball bat, found in the east parking lot

Police said no knife or other weapons were found, and no injuries were reported.

Police appeal

The investigation is ongoing. Police are asking anyone who saw the incident or has video footage of it to contact Hamilton Police. Anyone with information that could help the investigation is encouraged to contact Division 3 Detectives by email.

Hamilton's Crime Severity Index was 54.82 in 2025, down 6.61% from the previous year, and its Violent Crime Severity Index was 68.79, according to Statistics Canada.