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Hamilton Police appeal for witnesses after a shooting at Urban Lounge on Barton Street East that left two people dead and two others with serious injuries.

On March 8, 2020, shortly after 5:00 a.m., Hamilton Police received reports of a shooting at Urban Lounge, located in the basement behind Sam’s Tavern on Barton Street East in Hamilton. Police arrived to find three males and one female suffering from gunshot injuries. The four were transported to hospital by Hamilton Paramedics. A 39-year-old male was pronounced at the hospital and a 25-year-old female succumbed to her injuries shortly after...

The Hamilton Police Major Crime unit continues to investigate the City's 7th Homicide.

Police remain in the area today canvassing for witnesses and video. Investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward and assist so that those responsible can be held accountable for this senseless shooting.

The victim of this homicide is identified as 38-year-old David Anderson of Hamilton.

Investigators believe Anderson was the victim of a robbery.

Detectives are releasing a short video of four suspects fleeing the scene of the shooting in an alleyway just west of Chestnut Ave. These suspects...

Hamilton Police Major Crime Unit continues to investigate the senseless shooting of 38-year-old David Anderson.

On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, shortly before 10:30 p.m., 38 year-old David Anderson was shot in the alleyway just behind his residence.

Investigators are asking the public to view NEW images which have not been previously released.

The images presented are of two of the four male suspects believed to be involved in this investigation. These images were captured just prior to the shooting.

Police are looking for any information that could lead to the identity of these individuals...

The Hamilton Police Service is investigating after a shooting in a downtown alleyway, took the life of a 38-year-old man.

On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, shortly before 10:30 p.m., a 38 year-old male victim was shot in the alleyway between Birch Avenue and Gibson Avenue in Hamilton. Victim was transported to the General Hospital, where he later died at approximately 11:15 p.m.

No suspects at this time, no weapon has been located and no arrests made at this time.

The investigation has been taken over by Major Crime Unit.

This is Hamilton’s 7th homicide of 2021.

A large police presence is expected in...

Hamilton Police continue to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred in the area of Nebo Road and Hempstead Drive, claiming the life of 33-year-old Spencer Laffin.

 On Monday, December 11, 2023, shortly after 5:00 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to reports of shots fired outside Satellite Tires at 100 Nebo Road. Spencer Laffin was at his workplace when the shooting occurred. He managed to flee to a neighbouring property where he was shot several more times and succumbed to his injuries.

 Investigators are seeking a dark coloured 4-door SUV, believed to be a newer model Honda CRV in connection...

Hamilton Police continue to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred in the area of Nebo Road and Hempstead, claiming the life of 33-year-old Spencer Laffin.

Shortly after 5:00 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to reports of shots fired outside Satellite Tires at 100 Nebo Rd. Laffin was at his workplace when the shooting happened. He managed to flee to a neighbouring property where he was shot several more times and succumbed to his injuries. 

Laffin is survived by his parents, sister, grandmother, and a two-year-old son.

Investigators are seeking a dark-colored 4-door SUV in connection with the...