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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...

Hamilton Police have concluded a search at a residence on Stinson Street connected to the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Emily Bailey. 

The search was conducted by the Hamilton Police Service Homicide Unit with assistance from the Centre of Forensic Sciences and the Ontario Provincial Police. Investigators continue to actively pursue information in the case and remain committed to finding answers for Emily’s family. 

Emily was reported missing on January 10, 2022, after family and friends were unable to contact or locate her — behaviour considered completely out of character...

Hamilton Police Homicide investigators have taken over the search for missing person Emily Bailey.

On Monday, January 10, 2022, Emily was reported missing after her friends and family were unable to locate her. This was out of character for her. Emily was last reported to be attending a New Year’s Eve party on Weir St N. before leaving an acquaintance’s house the next day. She has not been seen or heard from since that time.

Hamilton Police have been working extensively on Emily’s disappearance since she was reported missing. At this time, the circumstances surrounding her disappearance have...

Hamilton police are requesting the assistance of the public in locating Emily Bailey, a 23-year-old female of Hamilton.

On Monday, January 10, 2022, Emily BAILEY was reported missing after her friends and family were unable to locate her.  This is out of character for Bailey.

Police and family members are concerned for her wellbeing.

Bailey is described as:

• white female
• 23 years-of-age
• 5’4” tall
• weighing approximately 100lbs
• very slim build
• shoulder length black/brown hair, with dyed blue or green highlights
• Visual tattoos include an elephant on her left forearm
• Batman symbol on the outside of her right...

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...