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Hamilton Police Major Crime Unit continues to investigate the senseless shooting of 38-year-old David Anderson.

On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, shortly before 10:30 p.m., 38 year-old David Anderson was shot in the alleyway just behind his residence.

Investigators are asking the public to view NEW images which have not been previously released.

The images presented are of two of the four male suspects believed to be involved in this investigation. These images were captured just prior to the shooting.

Police are looking for any information that could lead to the identity of these individuals...

The Hamilton Police Service is investigating after a shooting in a downtown alleyway, took the life of a 38-year-old man.

On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, shortly before 10:30 p.m., a 38 year-old male victim was shot in the alleyway between Birch Avenue and Gibson Avenue in Hamilton. Victim was transported to the General Hospital, where he later died at approximately 11:15 p.m.

No suspects at this time, no weapon has been located and no arrests made at this time.

The investigation has been taken over by Major Crime Unit.

This is Hamilton’s 7th homicide of 2021.

A large police presence is expected in...

Hamilton Police continue to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred in the area of Nebo Road and Hempstead Drive, claiming the life of 33-year-old Spencer Laffin.

 On Monday, December 11, 2023, shortly after 5:00 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to reports of shots fired outside Satellite Tires at 100 Nebo Road. Spencer Laffin was at his workplace when the shooting occurred. He managed to flee to a neighbouring property where he was shot several more times and succumbed to his injuries.

 Investigators are seeking a dark coloured 4-door SUV, believed to be a newer model Honda CRV in connection...

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...