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Two Charged in Fatal Hamilton Shooting Linked to Alleged Drug Trafficker: Police

Two men known to the victim were charged after an alleged disturbance led to a fatal shooting, police said the case involves suspected drug activity.

  • On July 27, 2025, 25-year-old Zachary Shuman was fatally shot in a parking lot near Governor's Road in Dundas, Ontario.
  • The shooting followed a planned meeting between Shuman and two men known to him, one allegedly involved in drug trafficking, though motives remain unclear.
  • On August 10, police took into custody Andrew Kowalik, a 30-year-old resident of Dundas, followed by the arrest of 27-year-old Mussie Gebremariam from Kitchener the next day; both individuals have been charged with second-degree murder.
  • Authorities located the suspects' blue Ford Edge SUV in Kitchener, but the weapon involved in the incident has yet to be recovered, and police have confirmed they are not looking for additional suspects.
  • Both men were presented in court on August 11 and remain detained, while Hamilton police are actively pursuing the investigation and encouraging the public to come forward with any relevant information.
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Two charged in fatal Hamilton shooting linked to alleged drug trafficker: police

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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