Police release photos showing person of interest in shooting death of Toronto teen
The pictures were taken at Modrn Nightclub hours before the Sept. 23 homicide
Hamilton police have released photos of a man they describe as a person of interest in connection with an east-end shooting at an after-hours party last summer that left a Toronto teen dead.
Natshon Defreitas was pronounced dead in hospital following the shooting, which police say happened at an empty office building on Beach Road around 4 a.m. on Sept. 23.
On Monday the service released photos showing a man walking and smiling with a group of other people.
Police say the images were captured at Modrn Nightclub hours before the the shooting.
Do you know him? If so, HPS would like to speak to him. He is a person of interest in the Natshon Defreitas homicide in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HamOnt?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HamOnt</a>. Call 905-546-3874 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. <a href="https://t.co/gE4mhAmSH8">https://t.co/gE4mhAmSH8</a> <a href="https://t.co/HEgt0yzCCA">pic.twitter.com/HEgt0yzCCA</a>
—@HamiltonPolice"While it is unclear to investigators whether this individual played a role in Defreitas' death, detectives are interested in speaking with him," according to a media release.
Defreitas, a 19-year-old from Toronto, was described by his family as a charismatic teen who loved sports and dancing.
Investigators previously said they believe party at the building wasn't a one-time event and that a number of other gatherings had been held there.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Det. Andrew Coughlan by calling 905-546-3874 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
