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Hamilton Police Major Crime Detectives continue to investigate the double murder of Jahmal Thomas and Rhonda Homsombath which occurred on March 8, 2020, at Sam's Urban Lounge on Barton St. E.

Police continue to seek witnesses in this case and believe there are people who have not come forward to offer assistance. Police have exhausted attempts to identify the male depicted in the released video. Police are asking this male to come forward and speak to investigators, as he may have information which could benefit the investigation.

This male is believed to have been a friend of the victim, Jahmal...

Hamilton Police Detectives continue to investigate the double homicide which occurred on Sunday, March 8, 2020.

Yesterday afternoon, forensic officers completed their investigation of the crime scene and have now focused their efforts on processing evidence. With the information police have at this time, the possibility of additional shooters has not been ruled out. However, the original suspect description remains in effect.

Investigators are currently reviewing surveillance video which has captured nearly 100 potential witnesses in the Urban Lounge at the time of the shooting.

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Hamilton Police continue to investigate the shooting at Urban Lounge on Barton Street East that left two people dead and two others with serious injuries. Autopsies on the two victims are being conducted this morning.

The victims have been identified as 39-year-old Jahmal Thomas of Brantford and 25-year-old Rhonda Homsombath of Hamilton. A photo of Jahmal has been attached at the request of his family. Both families are asking for privacy at this time. Police have not been able to establish a relationship between any of the victims.

On March 8, 2020, shortly after 5:00 a.m., Hamilton Police...

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...