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Two suspects wanted after several stabbed at Hamilton Downtown Mosque
Police are searching for two suspects after several people were stabbed at the Hamilton Downtown Mosque on Friday afternoon.
Hamilton police say a fight broke out around 2:15 p.m. outside of the building on York Boulevard near Hess Street North. The altercation continued inside of the mosque, resulting in multiple people being stabbed.
Hamilton EMS Supt. Dave Thompson said paramedics brought a man to a local trauma centre in serious condition. However, Hamilton police say his injuries are non-life-threatening.
Hamilton Police are investigating a stabbing at the #HamOnt downtown mosque. Two individuals have been transported to hospital. More details to come.
— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) May 2, 2025
Another man was treated for minor injuries at the scene and refused to be taken to hospital for further care.
Police say a third person showed up at a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers say two suspects fled the area in an unknown direction.
“There are conflicting reports whether it was one or two separate vehicles,” police wrote in a news release.
Investigators say the stabbing does not appear to be hate-motivated at this time, and the victims and suspects are known to each other.
Any witnesses or people with further information are asked to contact Det. Kersgens at 905-546-3816.
