Man Charged with Murder After Fleeing Hamilton Crime Scene, Stealing Car at Gunpoint

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Thursday, 10 July 2025

Man Charged with Murder After Fleeing Hamilton Crime Scene, Stealing Car at Gunpoint

A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder following a violent incident in Hamilton, where he allegedly shot a 31-year-old man and then stole a car at gunpoint to evade police.

Police were called to a property on Bellmont Ave in Chartwell, Hamilton, at 6:40 PM yesterday. Upon arrival, they found a 31-year-old man deceased. A man was later arrested after a police pursuit, and he is now facing multiple charges in the Hamilton District Court.

Det. Inspector Daryl Smith, Waikato field crime manager, said the alleged offender fled the scene before police arrived to find the victim deceased.

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