‘He was loved by everyone’ Family pleads for information in son’s death

A family is still searching for answers more than three years after their son and brother was shot dead in Hamilton.

Marko Bakir was gunned down in front of his home on Clifton Downs Rd. on the evening of Nov. 22, 2018.

Bakir was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering multiple gunshot wounds.

At the time of his death, police said the 31-year-old was not known to police.

On Thursday, Hamilton police issued a news release saying they are still investigating Bakir’s death and believe there are people who know something.

“Investigators have information that there are individuals in our community as well as outside of Hamilton who have pertinent information but have yet to come forward to police,” said Hamilton Police Service in the release.

Bakir’s family also issued a statement describing him as a caring and altruistic son, brother, friend and uncle.

“He was spontaneous and lived his life to the fullest. He loved going on vacations, spending time with his family and spoiling his two dogs Rex and Diamond. If you had to describe Marko in one word, it would simply be loveable. He was loved by everyone. He posted positive, encouraging quotes daily, was supportive and would give you the shirt off his back. He was very unique.

The family went on to say they miss Bakir unconditionally and he is always on their minds.

“The fact that you’re no longer here with us will always cause us pain, but you’re forever in our hearts until we meet again. We love you until the end of time Marko.”

Anyone with information that could help police with the investigation is asked to contact Det. Robert Di Ianni at 905-546-3836.