Investigators worked tirelessly during this investigation and on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 the Hamilton Police Major Crime Unit arrested two Hamilton men for First Degree Murder.

One male was arrested in the City of Vaughan while the other male was arrested in the City of Niagara Falls. Multiple units within the Hamilton Police Service played a vital role in the safe arrest of these individuals.

CHARGED:

Karzan KAKAMAD (26 years-of-age from Hamilton)

• First Degree Murder

Jagar HASAN (27 years-of-age from Hamilton)

• First Degree Murder

Now that charges are before the courts, investigators will not discuss evidence as it pertains to the case.

Prevention of gun violence is an issue across the province, it knows no borders. We continue to take a whole service approach to ensure all units are working to get guns off the streets, our officers are working diligently to keep our community safe. We need to continue working together to make sure Hamilton is a safe place for everyone.

Police continue to investigate and encourage anyone with information to contact Detective Dave Brewster at 905-546-4067.

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

On August 6, 2021, at approximately 7:30 p.m. the victims were at the rear of a commercial premise located in the area of Paramount Drive and Mud Street West. The victims were confronted by two armed suspects. The suspects fired multiple rounds at the victims resulting in the death of Keden Bond, life altering injuries to a second victim, and injuries to the third victim who was treated and released from hospital.

On September 14, 2021, at approximately 2:45 p.m. Sabir Omer and a known associate were standing in the parking lot located at 239 King Street West when they were approached by a lone suspect. The suspect shot at the victims, striking Sabir, which resulted in his death at the scene. The second victim was not injured.

After a lengthy investigation, the Hamilton Major Crime Unit executed four warrants in Hamilton and Halton on October 14, 2021. With the assistance of the Hamilton Police K9 Unit, Hamilton Police Emergency Response Unit, Halton Emergency Response Unit and Niagara Emergency Response Unit, six individuals were arrested. Police also seized a number of guns and drugs, including four semi-automatic handguns, one fully automatic machine pistol, bulletproof vests, three silencers, ammunition and approximately $185,000 in cocaine and fentanyl.

During the investigation, Detectives were able to draw a link between the two homicides and investigators believe a number of individuals were involved with executing the murder of Sabir Omer.

The following individuals face charges:

Trayonte Eccleston (Male,19-years-old of Halton)

• First Degree Murder and Attempted Murder x2 (Bond Homicide)
• First Degree Murder and Attempted Murder x 1 (Omer Homicide)
• 17 firearm-related charges
• Possession for Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession for Purpose of Trafficking - Fentanyl
• Proceeds of Crime Over $5000

17-year-old (Male youth of Halton)

• First Degree Murder and Attempted Murder (Omer Homicide)
• 18 firearm-related charges
• Possession for Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession for Purpose of Trafficking - Fentanyl
• Proceeds of Crime Over $5000

Anthony La (Male, 18-years-old of Hamilton)

• First Degree Murder and Attempted Murder (Omer Homicide)

Jonas Campanaro (Male, 19-years-old of Hamilton)

• First Degree Murder and Attempted Murder (Omer Homicide)

Selena Silva (Female, 19-years-old of Halton)

• 16 firearm-related charges
• Possession for Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession for Purpose of Trafficking - Fentanyl
• Proceeds of Crime Over $5000

17-year-old (Male youth of Hamilton)

• 19 firearm-related charges
• Possession for Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession for Purpose of Trafficking - Fentanyl
• Proceeds of Crime Over $5000

These two daylight shootings occurred in high pedestrian and traffic areas with no concern for public safety. The Hamilton Police Major Crime Unit have been working tirelessly to solve these crimes, which have resulted in 93 criminal charges.

Police continue to investigate and encourage anyone with information to contact Detective Frank DeVuono at 905-546-3827 or Detective Dave Brewster at 905-546-4067.

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