Belinda Sarkodie, a 26-year-old woman who arrived in Canada last year from Ghana, was fatally shot by a stray bullet in downtown Hamilton on King Street East near Jackson Square last Friday. She was an innocent bystander caught in a double shooting. A man in his 20s was also injured. Police have identified 17-year-old Mackale Lavoie as a suspect, wanted for second-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. The incident has deeply affected her family and colleagues.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Belinda Sarkodie, a 26-year-old woman who arrived in Canada last year from Ghana, was fatally shot by a stray bullet in downtown Hamilton on King Street East near Jackson Square last Friday. She was an innocent bystander caught in a double shooting. A man in his 20s was also injured. Police have identified 17-year-old Mackale Lavoie as a suspect, wanted for second-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. The incident has deeply affected her family and colleagues.
Trending- 1 Last Friday afternoon (July 11, 2025): Belinda Sarkodie fatally shot in downtown Hamilton
- 2 Sunday (July 13, 2025): Hamilton police obtain permission to identify Mackale Lavoie
- 3 Monday afternoon (July 14, 2025): Det. Stf. Sgt. John Obrovic provides update on investigation
- Death of Belinda Sarkodie
- Injury of a man in his 20s
- Mackale Lavoie identified as suspect and wanted for murder and attempted murder
- Deep grief and impact on Belinda Sarkodie's family and colleagues
- Ongoing police investigation
What: Belinda Sarkodie, an innocent bystander, was fatally shot in a double shooting. Mackale Lavoie is wanted for second-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder in connection with the incident.
When: Last Friday afternoon (July 11, 2025, inferred from publication date), Sunday (July 13, 2025), Monday afternoon (July 14, 2025).
Where: King Street East, near Jackson Square shopping centre, downtown Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Why: Gunfire broke out, and Belinda Sarkodie was hit by a stray bullet. Police believe Mackale Lavoie encountered three individuals who appear to be the intended targets.
How: A shooter fled the area on foot after the gunfire. Belinda Sarkodie was waiting for a bus when she was shot.