Hamilton police say the sufferer of a downtown-area stabbing earlier this 12 months has died.
In a media replace Wednesday, Hamilton Police Service (HPS) recognized the sufferer of the Jan. 2 stabbing.
They are saying 47-year-old Venanzio (Vinny) Tirabassi died from his accidents in hospital on Tuesday.
“Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to Vinny’s family during this incredibly difficult time,” an HPS spokesperson mentioned.
“The homicide unit has now taken charge of this investigation.”
Shortly after 7 p.m. on Thurs. Jan. 2, police responded to a name on the Good Shepherd homeless shelter on Mary Road close to Cannon Road East.
Tirabassi was discovered with a stab wound to the chest.
The suspect was nonetheless on scene and arrested that very same evening.
“At this time, we don’t have any information to suggest that there was an altercation, but we are still investigating,” HPS mentioned at at this time’s replace.
“The [accused and the victim] were both residents of the same dorm. They had both been at the shelter for a period of time together.”
They added that the stabbing is believed to be an remoted incident.
Investigators recognized the accused as 53-year-old Fredeman Renderos.
He was initially charged with aggravated assault, however police say the cost will now be upgraded to second-degree homicide. The fees haven’t been examined in courtroom.
