Police: Bajkor was innocent bystander

Police say the 22 year old man shot and killed in Hamilton on Monday was an innocent bystander.

James Bajkor was shot while working at a home he was renting out. It followed a dispute between Justin Beals, 34, and Shaquille Collins, 19. Beals was also shot and has been released from hospital.

Yesterday afternoon police arrested 28 year old Christopher Newton and a 16 year old boy, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Both are charged with second degree murder and attempted murder; the youth is also charged with breaching probation and unauthorized possession of a gun.

Police are still looking for Collins. He’s 5-foot 11 and about 150 pounds, with a medium build. He’s considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who’s seen him is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).