A 19-year-old “Good Samaritan” has been shot dead after trying to stop an altercation in central Hamilton Saturday night. This dispute spilled over to nearby Sanford Ave. North, where he was shot around 9 p.m. “This is a result of him literally trying to help, a Good Samaritan,” Bereziuk said. “It’s very sad.” Police are expected to release the name of the victim once all family has been notified. A police incident command vehicle was parked just outside the police tape on Sanford Ave. Police were canvassing the neighbourhood throughout the day Sunday, looking for witnesses and any surveillance video. Neighbours said the victim was found on the sidewalk on the northeast side of Sanford Ave., close to Main St. and that a crowd gathered around him as police arrived.

Source: thestar December 03, 2017 22:07 UTC