Brantford police searching for suspect in the shooting death of Nebiyu Myers.

The 2021 Brantford Homicide Victim List is available here

 Brantford Police and EMS personnel responded to an Alfred Street residence after receiving reports of a male with gunshot injuries on April 17th at approximately 1:00pm.

The victim was located suffering from gunshot wounds was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police have identified the victim as 19-year-old Brantford resident, Nebiyu Myers.

Police are looking for a suspect male matching the following description: 

  • 20-25 year old, dark-skinned male
  • between 5’10” and 6’2”
  • between 160 and 180 pounds
  • wearing dark clothing and a black face mask

Police are asking anyone who may have observed anyone or anything suspicious to contact the Brantford Police Service Major Crime Unit at 519-756-7050 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477, 1-800-222-8477.

Update May 7th
Elijah MARFOH, 18-years-old, of Brantford has been charged with 1st degree murder, firearms offences and breaching a court order.

Update May 25th
leveland VANEVERY, 19, of Ohsweken, has been charged with 1st Degree Murder, firearms offences, drug possession, as well as breach of a court order.

Information will be added as it becomes available.