"Nabil Askafe was shot in Jackson Square Friday, police say. Officers were called to the mall shortly before 5:15 p.m. Paramedics rushed Askafe to hospital, where he died of his injuries."
"Hamilton police have identified a 14-year-old suspect, who brandished a firearm and shot Askafe. He is wanted for second degree murder. Di Ianni said the firearm appeared to be larger than a handgun."
"Di Ianni said Askafe had recently immigrated from Syria with his mother, father and younger brother. His family loves him, they're deeply affected by this tragedy."
Nabil Askafe, a 16-year-old boy, was shot at Jackson Square mall in Hamilton and later died in the hospital. Police responded to the scene shortly before 5:15 p.m. following a physical altercation outside the mall. A 14-year-old suspect has been identified and is wanted for second-degree murder. Askafe was able to walk to a store after being shot, where he collapsed. Police are also searching for a second suspect who fled the scene. The incident is believed to be targeted, and Askafe had recently immigrated from Syria with his family.
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