Police renew appeal for information 1 year after Hamilton Mountain homicide

Police are renewing their appeal for information from witnesses of a fatal shooting outside of an east Hamilton Mountain business that happened exactly one year ago today.

The incident unfolded shortly before 5 p.m. on Dec. 11, 2023 in front of Satellite Tire on Nebo Road.

Spencer Laffin, 33, was outside of his family-owned business when he was shot. Investigators say he was then pursued to the neighbouring property, where he was shot several more times and died.

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The suspect is described as a Black man who is approximately six feet tall with a thin build. He was last seen wearing dark clothing and a blue surgical mask.

Detectives believe the man fled northbound on Nebo Road following the shooting, before entering a dark-coloured four-door SUV driven by a second suspect.

The motive of the shooting remains unclear but investigators say it was targeted.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Homicide Det. Lisa Chambers at 905-546-3843.

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