Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Man, 25, charged after fatal stabbing in downtown Hamilton

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A 25-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after a stabbing Monday morning in downtown Hamilton.

Police arrived around 8:30 a.m. to the area of Park Street North and York Boulevard, where they found a 52-year-old Hamilton man suffering from stab wounds.

He later died of his injuries in hospital.

Witnesses told investigators that the white male suspect in dark clothing was seen running through Jackson Square.

Nearly two hours later, officers arrested Nathan Kanis-Lynch. Police charged him Tuesday with second-degree murder.

Homicide detectives are asking businesses and residents in the area to review their surveillance footage around the time of the incident.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Det. Trevor Bland at 905-546-4921.

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