The scene was held pending an autopsy. The autopsy was conducted yesterday, however, the cause of death was not clear and continues to be investigated. Additional tests will take several months.

The deceased, whose name is not being released at this time, is from the Hamilton area. His family has been notified. 

Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death and will continue to be in the area over the next couple of days, speaking to witnesses and seeking video from neighbouring businesses.       

If you have any information to provide regarding the investigation, please contact Detective Constable Lindsay Filice at 905-546-2288.  

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

On Wednesday, January 18, 2023 shortly before 6:30 a.m., Hamilton Police were called for a female that was located by a citizen in the cross walk of the intersection. The female was transported to hospital and later pronounced deceased.

Detectives were called to investigate as evidence led them to be concerned with the circumstances surrounding the death.

At this time detectives have charged a Hamilton man with Failing to Provide the Necessities of Life.  The male remains in custody.

The male and female were known to one another.

The identity of the individuals involved will not be released. Investigators are still working to notify the next of kin.

The investigation is currently with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Hamilton Police continue to ask anyone who may have been in the area from 4:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18 or any area residents that may have video surveillance to contact Detective Frank De Vuono at 905-546-3827.

Investigators are specifically looking to speak to the driver of a dark Ford pick-up truck who was traveling on Kitty Murray Lane at 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18 and may have witnessed an altercation between a male and a female.

All road closures have been re-opened.

Hamilton Police would like to thank area residents for their patience with road closures as investigators worked through this incident.

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

On Wednesday, January 18, 2023 shortly before 6:30 a.m. Hamilton Police were called to the area of Kitty Murray Lane and Garner Road East in Ancaster for an individual that was located by a citizen. The victim was transported to hospital and later pronounced deceased.

Detectives were called to investigate as evidence has led them to be concerned with the circumstances surrounding the death.

Investigators are still working to identify the victim and notify next of kin.

Garner Road East between Southcote Road and Redeemer University College Road continues to be closed. Kitty Murray Lane from Emick Drive to Smith Road remains closed. Please anticipate these closures for several hours as the investigation continues.

Hamilton Police are asking anyone who may have been in the area from 4:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. this morning or any area residents that may have video surveillance to contact police at 905-546-2458.

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

On Thursday, November 10, 2022, at approximately 11:00 a.m., police responded to 195 Ferguson Ave. N in Hamilton for reports of a deceased 38-year-old female who was found in her apartment. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene as death was obvious. Police believe the victim died late Sunday evening or early Monday morning.

Detectives were called to investigate and were present at the apartment complex throughout yesterday. Evidence at the scene has led detectives to be concerned with the circumstances surrounding the female’s death.

Hamilton Police continue to investigate and are reaching out to the public for assistance. If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, please contact Detective Kevin Heyink at 905-546-2288.

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

An autopsy was conducted at 8:00 a.m. at the Hamilton General Hospital and was concluded by early afternoon. The results of the autopsy reveal Richardson was not the victim of a homicide. Detectives learned that Richardson, for unknown reasons, climbed the side of a slowly moving salt truck that was salting the ramp of the emergency area of Juravinski Hospital. Unbeknownst to the driver, Richardson either fell or jumped off, resulting in the truck running over Richardson. Due to the size of the truck, the driver would not have known he injured Richardson. The driver later observed Richardson on the driveway of the emergency area and summoned for help. No camera at the hospital captured this incident in its entirety and investigators have viewed all available cameras. 

The family has requested privacy as they grieve the loss of their loved one. 

The investigation has now been turned over to the Hamilton Police Service Traffic Reconstruction Unit for further investigation.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Vandercraats at 905-546-4755 or 905-546-4753.

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