15-year-old wanted on murder charges in fatal Hamilton shooting turns himself in to police
Posted July 31, 2026 5:26 pm.
Last Updated August 2, 2026 10:32 pm.
Police in Hamilton say a 15-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a double-shooting in Stoney Creek is now in custody.
Officers were called to Candlewood Drive, in east‑Hamilton, at around 2:30 a.m. on July 29, where they located two males suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were pronounced dead in the hospital.
The victims have been identified as 18-year-old Abdulmalek Shibli and 16-year-old Afef Binafif, both of Hamilton.
Investigators say the the shooting may have been retaliation for an earlier disturbance involving bear spray at a residence in Hamilton’s east end.
“Investigators believe at least six individuals attended the area of 191 Candlewood Drive, where an exchange of gunfire occurred,” police said in a release.
On Friday, police obtained judicial authorization to identify the 15-year-old as the primary suspect in the case.
On Sunday night, investigators said the teen turned himself in to police. He has been charged with two counts of second-degree urder and four counts of attempted murder with a firearm.
Police also said a 34-year-old woman has been charged with accessory after the fact to murder and obstructing police.
Investigators also confirmed that only one firearm was discharged during the incident and the second firearm used during the exchange was an imitation firearm.
