Hamilton police on scene of Garth St and Sabrina Blvd where a teenage girl was struck by a cab. Girl taken to hospital in critical life-threatening condition. Driver cooperating w police. #HamOnt@thespec
Hamilton Police are seeking a 14-year-old in connection with the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Nabil Askafe at Jackson Square on April 24. Anyone with information is asked to call 905-546-3825 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477. Read More: https://t.co/O64ph4Bor4
Jackson Square: From bustling hub to downtown dilemma. Once the centrepiece of #HamOnt’s revival, the mall now reflects the complex realities facing the core — from mental health and addiction to violence. Great read by @sbron_ https://t.co/W7cdbcuKx7
Askafe recently immigrated to #HamOnt from Syria. He had a younger brother, mom and dad, and large supportive family network. DiIanni said they're "deeply affected" and "devastated." @thespec
Det. Sgt. Rob DiIanni of homicide unit identifies victim in Jackson Square shooting as 16-year-old Nabil Askafe. A 14-year-old suspect is wanted for second-degree murder. #HamOnt
Det. Sgt. Rob DiIanni of homicide unit identifies victim in Jackson Square shooting as 16-year-old Nabil Askafe. A 14-year-old suspect is wanted for second-degree murder. #HamOnt
Hamilton police Supt. Marty Schulenberg says victim was 16-year-old boy. Verbal altercation with two armed suspects — still wanted — preceded the fatal shooting. Incident occurred inside cellphone store Wireplus+ #HamOnt
Entrance to Jackson Square at King and James locked. Officer here seen with rifle knocking on glass asking colleague to open door. Massive presence remans all down King.
Police say two suspects wanted in shooting that sent person to hospital w/life-threatening injuries.
Hamilton Police continue to investigate a shooting at Jackson Square.
Two suspects were seen leaving the area eastbound toward James Street. They are described as white males, approximately 19–20 years old. One was wearing a grey tracksuit, and the other a blue tracksuit.
Both were believed to be carrying firearms. Do not approach. Call 911 immediately if seen.
Road closures are in effect between King Street, James Street, and MacNab Street in #HamOnt.
Jackson Square appears to have been evacuated. Staff at Anchor Bar and Grill – still open via King St access – were instructed to close doors that lead into mall around 6:20 p.m.
More than a dozen cruisers outside Jackson Square in response to a shooting. Officers can be seen on rooftop with assault rifles. Police say one person taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. #HamOnt@TheSpec
More than a dozen cruisers outside Jackson Square in response to a shooting. Officers can be seen on rooftop with assault rifles. Police say one person taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. #HamOnt@TheSpec
Expert warns there's a 'very long way to go' before car insurance rates drop — even as auto thefts decrease https://t.co/1BvfWiWn2F via @thespec#HamOnt
Hamilton police suspend officer without pay after child pornography charges — a first under updated provincial law https://t.co/fhlkiqf8WI via @thespec#HamOnt
Halton police have arrested two people accused of committing more than 300 thefts at mausoleums and cemeteries across the GTA. Recovered items include jewelry, keepsakes and decorative urns containing human remains.
“Deeply disturbing,” deputy chief Roger Wilkie says.
One dead, another injured after daylight shooting near bus stop in #HamOnt core. Suspect was on foot and fled north on James via King, police say. Homicide investigation ongoing.
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