Alexander Circiumaru Obituary, Death – A 19-year-old male was fatally shot in downtown Hamilton in what investigators suspect was a targeted attack. Police responded to reports of a shooting at 119 King Street West near MacNab Street South just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a young man with gunshot wounds. He was quickly taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
On Thursday, family members granted permission for authorities to disclose the victim’s identity as 19-year-old Alexander Circiumaru from Hamilton. A post-mortem examination was set to take place in Toronto on the same day.
Investigators established that Circiumaru was walking on a sidewalk when a male shooter emerged from a car, fired multiple rounds, and then fled westbound on King Street West. The suspect vehicle, described as a newer model Honda Civic in black or dark grey with a spoiler on the trunk, was last spotted heading westbound in the vicinity of King Street West and Queen Street North.
Authorities suspect this incident was a targeted attack and are currently examining CCTV footage from the area to identify the individuals involved.
The shooter is described as a man dressed in all-black attire and wearing a face mask.