News Releases

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...

Hamilton Police have arrested two men following a series of convenience store robberies that occurred overnight in the city.

On September 14, 2026, at approximately 10:36 p.m., a male entered a convenience store in downtown Hamilton and indicated that he was in possession of a firearm. The male proceeded to rob the business and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

On September 15, 2026, at approximately 12:50 a.m., two individuals entered a convenience store in the Crown Point neighbourhood. After remaining inside the business for a period of time, the individuals robbed the store of cash...

Hamilton Police continue to investigate the death of a man who was assaulted in May and later died from his injuries.

On May 31, 2026, at approximately 11:20 a.m., police responded to the area of Wentworth Street North and Bristol Street following reports of an assault.

Officers located an adult male suffering from a serious head injury. He was transported to hospital, where he remained until his death on July 30, 2026.

As the investigation progressed, detectives determined the assault occurred in Pinky Lewis Parkette, located at 169 Sanford Avenue North.

Investigators are working to identify the...

Hamilton Police are investigating a shooting incident after a male attended a local hospital with a gunshot wound.

Shortly before 3:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, a male arrived at a local hospital suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg. The injury is considered non-life-threatening.

Through the course of the investigation, police learned that the male had previously been at Venu Bar, located at 627 King Street East, Hamilton.

Detectives were able to determine that the individual who suffered the gunshot wound was the same individual alleged to be responsible for the shooting. He is believed to...