Overview
- Hamilton police said a 17-year-old turned himself in and was arrested in connection with the July 11 shooting that killed 26-year-old Belinda Sarkodie.
- The teen faces one count of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder, according to police.
- Detectives said the suspect opened fire at two individuals in downtown Hamilton, fatally striking Sarkodie as she waited at a bus stop and wounding a man with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Police said the shooter was riding a scooter during the incident, have not determined a motive, and reported no connection between the accused and Sarkodie.
- Sarkodie had moved from Ghana in 2024 seeking refuge as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, worked at Hamilton’s airport, and her death has prompted ongoing calls for justice.