On Sunday March 16, 2025 at approximately 3:45 p.m. the Hamilton Police Service were dispatched to a 9-11 call in the area of Hunter Street East and Spring Street.

Upon arrival, Officers located a male victim on the porch of his home suffering from a stab wound. Moments later, Officers interacted with a 30-year-old suspect inside the home and the SIU has invoked their mandate as a result. The victim of the stabbing succumbed to their injuries and the Homicide Unit was called in to continue the investigation.

Police have identified the stabbing victim as 74-year-old Charles James Francis Jouvence commonly called Jacques by his friends and family.

Forensics will continue to be on scene and Police will be canvassing the neighbourhood for CCTV footage and potential witnesses. Investigators ask anyone that may have information to contact Detective Andrew Grant of the Homicide Unit at 905-546-3874. To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com