Teen Arrested in Shooting Death of Belinda Sarkodie

Hamilton police have arrested a 17-year-old who turned himself in after a July shooting that killed innocent bystander Belinda Sarkodi. Charged with second-degree murder and attempted murder, the suspect opened fire at a bus stop, injuring another individual and fatally striking Sarkodi, a Ghanaian refugee seeking safety in Canada. Described as kind and supportive, Sarkodi worked at the airport and sent money to her family back home. Her death has sparked calls for justice from the community.

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