The Hamilton 2024 Homicide Victim List is available here

 Hamilton Police responded to a reported shooting near Concession 6 East on June 30th at approximately 4:30 a.m.

Arriving officers located a male victim with non-life-threatening injuries. He reported he had been shot at a party located in a nearby short-term rental property. Upon arriving at the property, police learned at least two other victims had fled the scene and one died of their injuries in a car nearby. HPS noted that a female sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators are working to identify the victim and locate next of kin.

According to police, there were approximately 60 people in attendance at the party. Investigators are interviewing witnesses to determine what took place. At this time, police do not have a suspect or vehicle description.

Update:
The deceased has now been identified as 45-year old Tobenna Obiaga of Halton Region.  

Two of the occupants in the vehicle at the nearby gas station also suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and were later released from hospital.  A fourth person was also injured at the house and was released from hospital with minor injuries that were not firearm-related.  

Witnesses described a dark grey sedan fleeing the scene of the shooting but no further suspect description is available at this time.

Police are still guarding the property and several cars left at the scene pending search warrants being issued on July 2nd.  Investigators believe that numerous witnesses to this homicide have not come forward to speak to police, and those witnesses are urged to contact the Homicide Unit. 

Anyone with more information is asked to contact Detective Mike Ebert 905-546-4167 or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.