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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...

Hamilton Police are investigating a homicide after an altercation took place at a party in a short-term rental property on Highway 6.

At approximately 4:30 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to a reported shooting near Concession 6 E. Upon arriving, police found a male victim with non-life-threatening injuries. The male reported he had been shot at a party located in a nearby short-term rental property. Upon arriving at the property, police learned at least two other victims had fled the scene and one later succumbed to his injuries in a car nearby. A female sustained non-life-threatening injuries...

On Sunday, June 30, 2024 at approximately 4:35a.m., the Hamilton Police Service responded to reports of a shooting along Highway #6 in Flamborough between Concessions 7 and 8.   This shooting originated from a disturbance that had occurred at a large house party taking place in a short-term rental property along Highway #6.  This disturbance continued onto the highway resulting in shots being fired at a car parked on the shoulder of the highway and at another car stopped in a nearby gas station.

One male was located in the parked vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds...

Hamilton Police are investigating a homicide after a 19-year-old Hamilton man was shot in the area of King Street West and MacNab Street South earlier today.

On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, shortly before 1:00 p.m., Hamilton Police were called to 119 King Street West for reports of shots fired. Upon arriving, police found a male suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. He was transported to hospital and pronounced deceased.

Suspects were seen fleeing the area. At this time, there are no suspect or vehicle descriptions. Investigators believe this to be a targeted shooting.

There will...

Hamilton Police continue to investigate the City’s second homicide of the year.

On Wednesday March 6, 2024, shortly before 1:00 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to reports of shots fired in the area of 119 King Street West, Hamilton.  Officers arrived on scene locating a male on the sidewalk suffering from gunshot wounds. The male was rushed to hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. 

The victim of this murder has now been identified as, 19-year-old, Alexander Circiumaru of Hamilton.  Family have provided the below photograph to be released to the public.  A post mortem examination is taking...

Hamilton Police continue to investigate the murder of Alexander Circiumaru on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 on the street in front of 119 King Street West, Hamilton. 

Homicide investigators can now confirm, with the public’s assistance, police have recovered the black Honda Civic used by the shooter. This vehicle was located in Hamilton’s east end and detectives continue to investigate the movements of this vehicle around the city both before and after the shooting. 

Investigators have also reviewed video footage from numerous cameras in the area in an attempt to identify the suspect(s) involved in...