Police Investigate Overnight Stabbing Near Rail Trail
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Hamilton Police are searching for a suspect following a stabbing incident that occurred in the area of Broadway Avenue and Ward Avenue.
On June 11, 2026, at approximately 1:00 am, Hamilton Police responded to reports of a stabbing in the area. Upon arrival, officers located a 29-year-old male suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital in life-threatening condition.
During the investigation, police learned that the suspect approached the victim on the sidewalk and began directing racial slurs toward him. The suspect then produced a knife and assaulted the victim before fleeing the area on a bicycle.
Officers, including members of the Canine Unit, conducted an extensive search of the surrounding area, including the nearby Rail Trail and golf course; however, the suspect was not located.
The suspect is described as:
- Black male
- Wearing a white shirt and hat
- Last seen riding a bicycle eastbound toward the Rail Trail
Investigators have since learned that the victim’s condition has improved and has been upgraded to stable.