2 people found dead in Hamilton apartment, no suspects currently being sought: police

A Hamilton Police Service cruiser is seen outside of Central Station. — A Hamilton Police Service cruiser is seen outside of Central Station. CITYNEWS / File / Nick Westoll

By Nick Westoll

Posted August 9, 2024 8:32 am.

Hamilton police homicide unit officers say two people have been found dead in an apartment, but there aren’t any suspects currently being sought.

According to a statement issued by the Hamilton Police Service Friday morning, emergency crews were called to a home on Ottawa Street near Main Street East at around 1 p.m. on Thursday.

The statement didn’t elaborate on the nature of the call or the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

The homicide unit was subsequently called in to take over the investigation. A probe into the deaths is ongoing.

The identities of the two people found dead weren’t released.

Hamilton Police Homicide Unit Investigating After Two Found Deceased In Ottawa Street Apartment #HamOnt.

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— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) August 9, 2024

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