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Hamilton Police are releasing surveillance video from the area where a 50-year-old was killed in Ancaster,

On Thursday, September 13, 2018, around 9.55 p.m. Hamilton Police responded to reports of shots fired in the area of 32 Sunflower Cr, Ancaster.

When police and Hamilton Paramedics arrived, they found Albert Iavarone on the premises suffering from a gunshot injury. Efforts to save his life were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Upon reviewing surveillance footage from around 32 Sunflower Crescent, an updated description of the suspect vehicle is available. While the...

Hamilton Police Service continues to encourage witnesses to come forward in the Michael Campbell homicide. 

At approximately 1:30 a.m. on August 8, 2018, there was a shooting on East Avenue, just north of King in Central Hamilton.

As a result of this shooting, Michael Campbell was killed and three other persons suffered non-life-threatening gunshot injuries.

Witnesses have come forward and Hamilton Police have received some cooperation in identifying the various patrons who came and went from Sheila’s Bar in the hours leading up to the murder. It is a possibility that the shooting was a result of...

Hamilton Police continues to seek witnesses in the Michael Campbell homicide and identify the male witness who was captured on video at Sheila’s Place Restaurant in Hamilton.

On August 8, 2018, Michael Campbell was killed and three other persons suffered non-life-threatening gunshot injuries after a shooting on East Avenue, just north of King Street in Central Hamilton.

As previously released, there was a dispute about two hours before the shooting inside Sheila’s Place on 457 King Street East, Hamilton. It is a possibility that the shooting was a result of an earlier dispute that occurred...

Hamilton Police Service is looking for witnesses to a homicide at a local restaurant in Hamilton. 

At approximately 1:30 a.m., on August 8, 2018, there was a shooting on East Avenue, just north of King in Central Hamilton.

As a result of this shooting, one male is dead and three other persons have suffered non-life-threatening gunshot injuries.

Identification of the victim and subsequent notification of next of kin is ongoing.

A suspect description will be forthcoming as the information is confirmed. This does not appear to be a random act.

We are encouraging anyone with information or video in the...

Hamilton Police continue to appeal for public assistance a year after Jeff Johnson was killed outside his Hamilton home.

On December 6, 2019, at approximately 6 a.m., Jeff Johnson was shot by an unknown suspect or suspects as he exited his West 4th St house and approached his car to go to work. 

Major Crime Unit Detectives have yet to determine why Jeff was killed but know the person or persons responsible, conducted surveillance on Jeff leading up to his death. The individuals used a vehicle similar to a 2016 Honda Accord Sport or V6 Touring Model. Video and images were released at the time and...

Hamilton Police are requesting assistance in identifying a vehicle associated with the homicide of Jeffrey Johnson late last year.

On December 6, 2019, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Jeff exited his home to go to work where he worked as a concrete contractor for a local Hamilton company. As he routinely walked outside to get into his vehicle, Jeff was shot and killed on scene by an unknown person or persons.

Since the murder of Jeff Johnson on December 6, Hamilton Police Major Crime investigators have yet to answer the question as to why Jeff was killed.

Jeff Johnson was unknown to the Hamilton...