Police have upgraded charges for a man following an assault in a Hamilton park that resulted in the death of a local man.
Investigators say Antonio Beltrano was the man attacked Thursday morning around 9 a.m. at J.C. Beemer Park on Victoria Avenue North.
Beltrano was sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries after an episode that at the time detectives said had just one suspect.
A 37-year-old Hamilton man, identified by police in a release, has had an aggravated assault charge upgraded to second-degree murder
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Homicide detectives say several “cooperative” witnesses have come forward to aid the probe into Beltrano’s death.
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The investigation is ongoing and more witnesses are being sought.
Investigators are also looking for surveillance video from residences, businesses and vehicles between 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. from June 22.
Anyone with information can reach out to Hamilton police or Crime Stoppers.
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