Canada wide warrant issued for Hamilton man wanted in connection with homicide investigation

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Published September 28, 2023 at 9:54 pm

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a 20-year-old Hamilton man in connection to a homicide that occurred in Kitchener on Aug.13.

Police say an 18-year-old Kitchener male died after being shot outside a business in the area of Queen St. S. and Charles St.

Waterloo Regional Police Service has now identified the suspect as Habiton Solomon who still remains at large.

Solomon is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 130 pounds, with a thin build, black hair, and brown eyes.

He is wanted for second-degree murder and is considered armed and dangerous.

If seen, police are asking residents to not approach the individual, but to call 9-1-1 immediately.

In connection with the same incident, a 19-year-old Hamilton male was arrested and charged on Sept.27, with manslaughter.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Authorities say that the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about Solomon’s whereabouts is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8191, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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