Suspect sought after fatal stabbing in Hamilton parking lot

Police are searching for Jheidohn Shakeed Serieaux wanted in connection with a fatal stabbing in a Hamilton parking lot. (Hamilton Police Service)

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A 31-year-old man died after being stabbed Sunday morning in a parking lot in Hamilton, police say.

Emergency crews were called to the area of James Street North and Barton Street West before noon for a stabbing.

When officers arrived, they located a male victim suffering from life-threatening stab wounds in the parking lot of Mission Services of Hamilton.

He was rushed to Hamilton General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The victim was later identified by police as 31-year-old Hamilton resident Christopher David Sim.

"The family have requested privacy while they grieve the loss of their father, son and brother," police said in a news release.

"Christopher will be remembered for the love he had for his family and his passion for hockey."

Sim is Hamilton's 12th homicide victim of 2021.

Police say they are searching for the suspect, who they identified as 23-year-old Jheidohn Shakeed Serieaux of no fixed address.

He is described as five-foot-nine, weighs 160 pounds, and was wearing a dark hoodie and black pants.

Police say Serieaux is wanted for first-degree murder.

“Serieaux is considered armed, as a weapon has not been recovered at this time,” police say.

“Police are encouraging the public not to approach Serieaux but to call 911 if his location is known.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective David Brewster at 905-546-4067.