Murder suspects arrested nearly three years after Hamilton shooting
Published September 12, 2024 at 1:51 pm
A suspect has been arrested in the fatal 2021 shooting of Sheydon Storer on Hamilton Mountain.
Storer, 24, was shot in his driveway near Mohawk Road and Upper Wentworth on Dec. 26, 2021. Hamilton Police and Paramedics responded to the shots fired call shortly after.
When they arrived they found Storer alive suffering a single gunshot wound. Paramedics rushed him to hospital where he was soon declared dead.
A few weeks later, Hamilton Police released security camera footage of a blue car leaving the scene. However, they provided no suspect descriptions.
Hamilton Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle believed to be involved in the homicide of Sheydon Storer. on Dec. 21, 2021.
It occured in the area of Upper Wentworth and Mohawk Rd.
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Storer’s murder was the 19th in the city that year. Police believe it was a planned and targeted attack.
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Hamilton Police said they’ve spent the last three years “actively investigating, following up on evidence and pursuing new leads.” They described the video as “a crucial piece of evidence.”
Investigators with the Homicide and Intelligence units joined forces into Project Ohio, specifically dedicated to finding Storer’s killers.
On Sept. 12, 2024, they announced charges agains three people;
- Ahmed Issak Hussen, 23 of Hamilton, on first degree murder
- Kamaldeep Dhaliwal, 22 of Hamilton, also on first degree murder, and
- Tasnim Beauvais, 24 of Edmonton, Alberta, for accessory to murder and obstructing police
On the arrests, Storer’s family said, “Thank you to the homicide detectives for their diligence in Sheydon’s murder investigation.”
“We also want to thank the people who have come forward with any information, no matter how small, as we know these little things can make a world of difference,” they continued, “It’s been a long two years and nine months of not having answers but to get this confirmation has been a relief for our family and all those who loved Sheydon.”
“Once gain, our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped to get these people arrested and charged.”
The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information can call police at 905-546-4067 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
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