3 male youths arrested in shooting death of teen in Hamilton
Posted April 16, 2019 7:26 am.
Last Updated April 16, 2019 5:10 pm.
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Three male youths are facing first-degree murder charges in the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy in Hamilton.
Police responded to reports of a crash in the area of Patterson and Wesley roads in the community of Dundas around 7:30 p.m. Monday and found a vehicle in a forested area.
Inside, was the 17-year-old who was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have since identified him as Abdulla Hassan.
Investigators determined the teen’s injuries were not the result of a car crash, and later arrested three male suspects seen running away from the scene. An autopsy has since revealed Hassan was shot to death.
Police believe the teen boy was targeted and they have recovered a firearm.
The suspects are expected to appear in court on Tuesday.
This is Hamilton’s second homicide of 2019.
