Police arrest 16-year-old girl charged with second-degree murder

Hamilton police have arrested a 16-year-old girl who is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with the death of a Mississauga man.

The teenager is one of three young offenders charged in the death of 33-year-old Hayder Qasim-Rushdi.

Qasim-Rushdi walked into the Pioneer gas station on Upper Centennial Parkway on April 28 covered in blood and suffering from stab wounds. He was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries where he died two days later.

Investigators allege the three girls were attempting to rob the victim and the situation escalated.

The teen was released on a recognizance of bail and was under strict conditions which included she reside with a surety in Toronto.

On October 25, the girl breached her conditions and police issued a warrant for her arrest.

In a news release sent late Thursday afternoon, Hamilton police said the girl was arrested.

Although the names of youths charged or convicted of crimes are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, police had been granted permission to release the identity of the teenager for a short duration of time because there was reason to believe she may be dangerous to others.