The suspect – who arrived at the house party uninvited – is described by police as a “violent offender”.
Police are seeking 21-year-old Jerell DOWNEY. DOWNEY is described as 5’6” tall, 132 pounds with a medium build.
Hamilton, ON –
The Hamilton Police are investigating an early morning attack on a male in the city’s east end.
Shortly before 1 am Saturday morning police responded to reports of a stabbing at a Tindale Court address. It was learned that there had been a house party where three men attended, uninvited. A physical altercation ensued between the men and other guests when a 19 year old male victim was stabbed in the chest.
The suspect and two other males had fled before police arrival. The victim was transported to hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries. Witnesses were located and as a result an arrest warrant is being issued for a 21 year old Hamilton man, Jerell DOWNEY.
DOWNEY is described as 5’6” tall, 132 pounds with a medium build.
If you have any information that may assist the police in locating this male please contact Division 20 Detectives at (905) 546- 2920 or Crime Stoppers at
1-800-222-8477.