Hamilton Police appeal for witnesses after a shooting at Urban Lounge on Barton Street East that left two people dead and two others with serious injuries.

On March 8, 2020, shortly after 5:00 a.m., Hamilton Police received reports of a shooting at Urban Lounge, located in the basement behind Sam’s Tavern on Barton Street East in Hamilton. Police arrived to find three males and one female suffering from gunshot injuries. The four were transported to hospital by Hamilton Paramedics. A 39-year-old male was pronounced at the hospital and a 25-year-old female succumbed to her injuries shortly after 8:00 a.m. A 38-year-old male and a 29-year-old male remain in stable condition.

Police understand the individuals had attended a memorial celebration for murder victim Carel Douse at the Zen Lounge on John St. South earlier in the evening. Douse was murdered on May 18, 2019, at a residence on East Avenue North in Hamilton. After the Zen Lounge closed, the celebration moved to Urban Lounge on Barton Street East. Shortly after 5:00 a.m., a male entered the establishment and fired multiple shots, striking the four individuals. Police continue to search for a motive behind the shootings.

The suspect is described as follows:

• Male, black, dark skin
• Thin build
• Possibly in his early 30s
• Approximately 5’10
• Believed to have short braids
• Wearing dark jeans or pants and a track suit-style zip-up jacket

The suspect fled in an unknown direction.

Police continue to investigate the events leading up to the shootings. At this time, only one witness has come forward, despite many individuals witnessing the events that occurred. Police encourage anyone with information to come forward and share what they saw. If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Daryl Reid at 905-546-3825.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com