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Police Seek Public's Help in Targeted Killing of Alleged Hells Angels Affiliate in Burlington

Craig McIlquham, fatally shot outside a Mandarin restaurant on April 29, was known to police but had no convictions after charges from a 2018 illegal-gaming probe were dropped.

Overview

  • Craig McIlquham, 55, was shot and killed in the parking lot of a Mandarin buffet in Burlington, Ontario, on April 29, 2025.
  • Halton Regional Police have classified the fatal shooting as a targeted homicide and are actively investigating the case.
  • Investigators are requesting public assistance, including dashcam footage from nearby streets, to identify a grey Honda Civic linked to the crime.
  • McIlquham, alleged to have ties to the Hells Angels, was charged in 2018's Operation Hobart but saw all charges dropped in 2022 due to court delays.
  • The motive for the killing remains unclear, and police are examining all aspects of McIlquham's life to identify potential suspects.