The family of a 19-year-old man shot dead earlier this month in broad daylight in downtown Hamilton is “praying for justice” for their loved one while appealing to anyone with information about his murder to come forward. present.
On March 6, shortly before 1:00 p.m., Alexander Lee Circiumaru was walking alone on the sidewalk in front of 119 King St. W. near MacNab Street South when a man who had allegedly been waiting for him jumped out of a car and hit him. shot several times. times, police say.
Investigators said the suspect then returned to the vehicle and fled the scene heading west toward King Street West and Queen Street North.
Circiumaru was rushed to hospital, but was pronounced dead there a short time later. He is Hamilton’s second murder victim of the year.
In a statement, Circiumaru’s relatives said they “have no words” to describe their pain over the loss of their loved one, but said they remain hopeful that justice will prevail.
“The man who maliciously, without concern for human life, took our son Alexander Lee Circiumaru on March 6, 24 will be brought to justice,” the family wrote.
The Circiumaru continued to express their gratitude for all the support and prayers they have received during this difficult time, particularly those who have provided information and a good Samaritan who helped their son and brother by performing CPR in the moments after his death. Shooting. They also thanked first responders, paramedics, police officers, as well as those who paid their respects at the vigil and the staff at the Donald V. Brown Funeral Home and the cemetery where he is buried.
“We ask and beg anyone who knows anything to come forward,” the family said.
“This is our son. His life was just beginning. Try, try to put yourself in our place.”
The victim’s parents said they don’t want their son’s name to be forgotten.
“He was loving, kind, affectionate and had a good heart. He was a little brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and grandson. He will always be in our hearts and we will miss him,” they wrote in a letter shared by the Hamilton Police Service.
“We love you to the moon, the stars and infinity.”
Meanwhile, Hamilton police continue to investigate the killing, which they previously said is believed to have been “targeted.”
Investigators said they have now confirmed that the black Honda Civic believed to have been used by the alleged shooter has been recovered on the city’s east end. Police credit the public for their help in locating this vehicle.
Additionally, “they continue to investigate the movements of this vehicle through the city both before and after the shooting.”
Additionally, investigators said they have reviewed video footage from numerous cameras in the area in an attempt to identify the suspects involved in this murder.
The suspect is described as a man who was last seen wearing black clothing, a hood over his head, gloves and a mask.
A photograph of this individual captured by cameras in the area has now been published.
Police have not revealed any details so far about what the motive for the murder could be.
Police are asking anyone with information about the homicide to contact Detective. Andrew Grant at 905-546-3874 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.