Body found at Pier 4 in Hamilton, Ont. likely a homicide: police
Hamilton police say injuries discovered on the body of a 50-year-old found near Hamilton Harbour on Tuesday morning may have been a murder.
Crime
Apr 3
Coroner to start inquest into 2019 death of Hamilton homicide suspect in March
A regional coroner announced a mid-March start date for the inquest into the 2019 death of David Thomson at a Brantford, Ont. hotel.
Canada
Feb 22
Mortality rates among Hamilton’s unhoused are not getting better: report
Life-expectancy studies over the past three years from health and outreach workers suggest the mortality rate of people without shelter in Hamilton, Ont. hasn't changed much.
Health
Apr 30
Human remains discovered between piers in Hamilton Harbour: police
Hamilton police says discovery of the remains was made Tuesday afternoon between piers 16 and 17 in an industrial section on the northside of the city.
Crime
Apr 10
Police recover vehicle, still seek suspect tied to fatal King Street shooting in Hamilton
Hamilton police release a photo of a man dressed in black clothing that may be a suspect in the murder of 19-year-old Alexander Circiumaru on March 6,
Crime
Mar 18
19-year-old victim ID’d, police investigate ‘targeted’ fatal Hamilton shooting
Hamilton police say a 19-year-old man has died in hospital after he was shot on King Street West on Wednesday afternoon.
Crime
Mar 7
Man who brought loaded gun used to kill Ontario girl gets 7 years in prison
The Hamilton man was accused of bringing a Glock to a small party in 2020, resulting in the death of 17-year-old Myah Larmond.
Crime
Feb 22
Ontario man wanted in killing of dad arrested in Toronto: police
Police in Hamilton, Ont. have arrested a man connected with the death of a 56-year-old in Stoney Creek. The suspect has been identified as the dead man's son.
Crime
Feb 12
Police seek suspects after man shot dead in Hamilton
Hamilton police are investigating a homicide they say happened Friday night downtown not far from an area around York Boulevard and Queen Street North.
Crime
Dec 30, 2023
Former head of Toronto police homicide squad joins Global News as commentator
After a 34-year with the Toronto Police Service, Hank Idsinga will be joining Global News to bring his deep knowledge to the network's coverage of crime in the and around the city.
Crime
Jan 15
Police say man fatally shot while at work in Hamilton business area
Hamilton police say a 33-year-old was shot at several times and chased to a parking lot across from where he worked at Nebo Road and Hempstead Drive on Monday.
Crime
Dec 11, 2023
Man faces 2nd-degree murder charge after September homicide at Hamilton encampment
The arrest is connected with Hamilton's seventh homicide of 2023, which took place in late September in the area of MacNab Street near Jackson in downtown.
Crime
Dec 14, 2023
Police seek witness in connection with fatal shooting in Hamilton
Hamilton Police released photos of a black suspect vehicle and descriptions of two people they suggest are connected with the shooting death of Daniel Musafiri.
Crime
Jan 3
Hamilton police reveal shootings down in 2023 but gun seizures lower than last year
Although shootings are trending down in the city, the number of guns taken off the streets appear to be falling short of what the service reported as seized in 2022.
Crime
Dec 29, 2023
Police say man dead after stabbing episode in downtown Hamilton
Hamilton police's homicide unit say they're investigating the death of a man Monday morning in the city's downtown not far from Jackson Square shopping centre.
Crime
Nov 27, 2023
Police identify homicide victim near encampment in Hamilton’s downtown
The 33-year-old was city's seventh homicide victim of 2023 and police are still seeking 'individuals who possess crucial information' about the case.
Crime
Oct 11, 2023
Canada-wide warrant issued for Hamilton man wanted in connection with Kitchener homicide
Waterloo regional police say there is a Canada-wide warrant for Habiton Solomon, who is facing a second-degree murder charge.
Crime
Oct 4, 2023
Hamilton man arrested, 2nd wanted in connection to August homicide in Kitchener
Police say they have arrested one man from Hamilton and are searching for another in connection to a fatal shooting which occurred in downtown Kitchener last month.
Crime
Sep 28, 2023
Homicide unit investigates death of man near encampment in Hamilton’s downtown
Hamilton police say the homicide unit is investigating the death of 33-year-old early Wednesday at an encampment in and around the city's downtown core.
Crime
Sep 27, 2023
Man dead, another wounded after shooting in downtown Hamilton
Multiple shell casings were found in an area of downtown Hamilton following the fatal shooting of a man in his 30s late Tuesday night, police say.
Crime
Oct 4, 2023