Thursday, September 19, 2024

Fourth person arrested for the murder of Tommy Hoang: Hamilton police

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A fourth person has been arrested in the murder of Tommy Hoang, Hamilton police say.

Hoang was attacked on the night of Feb. 10, at the home of an acquaintance at 646 Main St. E, near Sherman Ave. S.

Police say the 30-year-old was ambushed by the acquaintance and two men. He was taken to hospital in critical condition and died on Feb. 28.

The three have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.

READ MORE: Third suspect charged in the murder of Tommy Hoang

On Tuesday, police arrested Daniel Holland, 38, for first-degree murder.

Holland was arrested, interviewed and released early in the investigation however, police say he misled investigators during his initial interview.

Evidence unveiled during the ongoing investigation contradicted much of Holland’s claims,” said police in a news release. 

“This led investigators to form the grounds that he in fact participated in Hoang’s death despite not being present at the start of the incident.” 

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