12
July
2022
|
13:20
America/New_York

Hamilton Police Release Homicide Victim Name

download
Stanley Gordon Waite

Hamilton Police continue to appeal for witnesses in the City’s second homicide of 2022.

On Monday, July 11, 2022, Hamilton Police received information regarding a potential homicide. After further investigation, the body of a male was located in a tent near the rail tracks in the area of Lottridge Street and Landsdowne Avenue.

The victim has now been identified as 32-year-old Stanley Gordon Waite from Hamilton. An autopsy is being performed today at the Centre of Forensic Sciences in Toronto. The manner of death is not being released.

Devon Pastoric, 32, from the Hamilton area, has been charged with second-degree murder. Police are not looking for any other suspects.

The Hamilton Police Forensic Unit will remain on scene at the Lottridge Street site throughout the day and police continue to canvass the area for video.

Stanley’s family has requested privacy as they mourn the loss of their loved one.

Anyone who may have been in the area over the weekend or has information related to this investigation, are encouraged to contact Detective Nesreen Shawihat at 905-546-4863.