Hamilton shooting and carjacking murder case

The story so far

On Wednesday evening, police were called to a Bellmont Avenue address in Chartwell, Hamilton, at about 6.40pm after a gun was discharged, and an Eagle helicopter was used to help search for the alleged offender.^{9 Jul 2025} Police found a 31-year-old man dead at a house on Bellmont Avenue, and a 20-year-old man later appeared in Hamilton District Court charged with murder after a shooting and carjacking.^{10 Jul 2025} The 20-year-old has since been named and faces charges of murder, aggravated robbery and failing to stop for police, with the charges alleging he shot his brother and stole a car at gunpoint.^{5 Aug 2025} He has entered a plea of not guilty.^{5 Aug 2025}

Latest

On 4 August 2025 the 20-year-old was named following an appearance in Hamilton, where he pleaded not guilty to the charges.^{5 Aug 2025}

Key moments

1. 9 Jul 2025Police called to Chartwell after gun discharged; helicopter joins search.
2. 10 Jul 202520-year-old man appears in court charged with murder after shooting.
3. 5 Aug 2025Accused named after court appearance; pleads not guilty to all charges.

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