Victim of fatal stabbing on East Mountain identified as Hamilton father, grandfather
Published December 17, 2020 at 7:27 am
Hamilton Police confirmed early Thursday morning (Dec. 17) that the man who was stabbed on the East Mountain on Sunday (Dec. 13) has died as a result of his injuries.
Michael White, a 42-year-old Hamilton father and grandfather, was stabbed by unknown suspects early Sunday morning in the area of East 27th and Concession Streets.
Police were called to the scene around 6 a.m. and White was rushed to the hospital in life-threatening condition where he succumbed to his injuries days later.
White is the city’s 17th homicide victim of 2020.
“Michael has been a life-long resident of Hamilton. He is deeply missed by his family and friends. His family are requesting privacy at this time as they grieve the loss of their son, father and grandfather,” police said in a press release.
“Michael was a father of two children ages 24 and 16 and grandfather to a two-year-old grandson and a three-year-old granddaughter.”
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Detectives continue to review video and conduct interviews, police said, and the suspects were last seen travelling southbound from the crime scene in a blue or dark coloured SUV-style vehicle described as a blue Kia cube.
Investigators say they have since located and seized a Kia motor vehicle believed to be involved in this homicide.
At this time, police are searching for two suspects described as:
- Male, medium complexion, 20 – 30-years-of-age
- Male, medium to dark complexion, unknown age range
Anyone with information that could help in this investigation is asked to contact Detective Geoff Burbidge at 905-546-2288.
To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit anonymous tips online.
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