The 2025 Hamilton Homicide Victim List is available here
The Hamilton Police Service is actively investigating the tragic shooting death of a teenager in Stoney Creek. The incident occurred on March 6, 2025, at approximately 4:20 a.m. near the intersection of Highway No. 8 and Fruitland Road.
Police said multiple shots were fired, leaving 16-year-old Faizaan Awan with critical gunshot wounds. The teen was taken to hospital where he died of his injuries.
Police have learned that Faizaan was driving eastbound on Hwy 8 while being pursued by multiple vehicles. During the chase, a collision occurred between the Acura and Kia, resulting in the chase ending just east of Fruitland Road.
Update:
On April 9th, Hamilton Police executed five search warrants at five addresses in Hamilton and Ottawa, resulting in the arrest of five individuals who have been charged with First Degree Murder and Attempted Murder in relation to the two other passengers in Faizaan’s vehicle.
Those charged are:
- Mohammad Aburas, 26 years, of Ottawa
- Ameer Nabout, 22 years, of Hamilton
- Ameen Nabout, 20 years, of Hamilton
- Rami Qasem, 42 years, of Hamilton
- Sari Nawabit, 36 years, of Hamilton
The investigation has determined that this was a targeted attack involving multiple individuals and multiple firearms.
The Homicide Unit believes additional individuals may be involved, and this remains an ongoing investigation. Investigators continue to work to identify and locate anyone else who may have played a role in this incident. Further arrests are anticipated. Investigators connected the March 2025 death of York Region resident Faizaan Awan to a conflict between two tow-truck companies.
If you have any information that you believe could assist police you are asked to contact Detective Lisa Chambers by calling 905-546-3843.