Police investigate and lay Attempt Murder charges during an altercation between friends.

On July 29, 2020, shortly after 1:30 a.m., police attended an apartment disturbance at 123 Bold Street in Hamilton. Police located signs of a commotion and a large amount of blood but found no one inside.

Approximately 10 minutes later, a male with severe abdominal lacerations entered St. Joseph’s Healthcare emergency room for medical treatment. He advised being stabbed by a friend during an altercation at his apartment on Bold Street, Hamilton. Police were at the hospital for an unrelated matter and obtained details of the assault from the victim. The victim confirmed the other male involved was also sitting in the hospital waiting for medical care.

Police spoke to the patient and evidence lead to the arrest of a 31-year-old male at the hospital. After police gathered all their related evidence Attempt Murder charges were laid.

The victim remains in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect received minor injuries and remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

Charged: Aaron Rozek (31-years-old) Hamilton resident

• Attempt Murder
• Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
• Fail to Comply Probation x 2

If you have information that can assist in this investigation please Central Criminal Investigative Branch Staff Sergeant Oleniuk (905)546-3833.

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