Hamilton Police continues to seek witnesses in the Michael Campbell homicide and identify the male witness who was captured on video at Sheila’s Place Restaurant in Hamilton.

On August 8, 2018, Michael Campbell was killed and three other persons suffered non-life-threatening gunshot injuries after a shooting on East Avenue, just north of King Street in Central Hamilton.

As previously released, there was a dispute about two hours before the shooting inside Sheila’s Place on 457 King Street East, Hamilton. It is a possibility that the shooting was a result of an earlier dispute that occurred inside the bar, and that Michael was not the intended target.

Today, Hamilton Police Service is releasing a still image and a video of the male who caused this disturbance and committed an assault upon one of the patrons inside.

We are encouraging witnesses to come forward and to assist in identifying this male.

It is important to note that this male is not wanted for the murder of Michael Campbell. He is solely wanted for the assault in the bar and to potentially assist in identifying all of the individuals who had contact with Michael and the other victims in the hours leading up to the shooting in the early hours of August 8, 2018.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Homicide Detective Ross Johnson at (905)546-3827.

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

Hamilton Police Service continues to encourage witnesses to come forward in the Michael Campbell homicide. 

At approximately 1:30 a.m. on August 8, 2018, there was a shooting on East Avenue, just north of King in Central Hamilton.

As a result of this shooting, Michael Campbell was killed and three other persons suffered non-life-threatening gunshot injuries.

Witnesses have come forward and Hamilton Police have received some cooperation in identifying the various patrons who came and went from Sheila’s Bar in the hours leading up to the murder. It is a possibility that the shooting was a result of an earlier dispute that occurred inside the bar, and that Michael was not the intended target.

We are now comfortable releasing a description of the shooter:

• Male, Black
• Wearing all black clothing- a hoodie and shorts which revealed very skinny legs. (described by a witness as ‘chicken legs’)
• Believed to be between 5’8 and 6 foot.

A 2016-2018 Hyundai Tucson, Grey/Silver in colour is also believed to be involved in this murder.

It is important that witnesses come forward with information about the shooter and/or this vehicle. It remains a possibility that the actual owner of this vehicle was not directly involved in the murder, but that they have vital information which needs to be shared with police.

At approximately 1:30 a.m., on August 8, 2018, there was a shooting on East Avenue, just north of King in Central Hamilton.

As a result of this shooting, one male is dead and three other persons have suffered non-life-threatening gunshot injuries.

Identification of the victim and subsequent notification of next of kin is ongoing.

A suspect description will be forthcoming as the information is confirmed. This does not appear to be a random act.

We are encouraging anyone with information or video in the area to come forward.

King Street remains closed between Emerald and East, but we hope to have it opened up soon. East Avenue between King and King William will remain closed for most of the day.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this murder you are asked to contact Detective Ross Johnson of the Major Crime Unit by calling 905-546-3827.

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