UPDATE: Police identify taxi that dropped off now deceased Hamilton man at hospital

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Published February 2, 2020 at 3:31 am

Police have obtained a new lead in their investigation into a suspicious death in Hamilton.

Police have obtained a new lead in their investigation into a suspicious death in Hamilton.

After 24 year old Hamilton man Kyle John Richardson was dropped off at Juravinski Hospital with serious injuries, police say they have identified the vehicle that dropped him off as a taxi.

“The driver has been cooperative and police continue to investigate,” police say.

The hospital staff were advised by a witness that Richardson was near the emergency entrance and required help.

“Medical staff responded and attempted life saving measures on the victim, however he was later pronounced deceased at the hospital,” say police. “Hamilton Police were then contacted and responded shortly after.”

The incident has been deemed a criminally suspicious death and is being investigated by the Major Crime Unit.

“Police are seeking assistance from the public on where Kyle was last night and who Kyle may have been associating with. Investigators continue to search for the location where Kyle sustained his injuries.”

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who may have information or video surveillance near Juravinski Hospital is asked to call police at 905-546-3843 or 905-546-4167.

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