{
  "id": 678106,
  "title": "Suspect charged in fatal stabbing of 21-year-old man in Hamilton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/suspect-charged-in-fatal-stabbing-of-21-year-old-man-in-hamilton",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T16:23:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/08/12/suspect-charged-in-fatal-stabbing-of-21-year-old-man-in-hamilton"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Police in Hamilton have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old man on Sunday night. According to authorities, Zenin Roussel was at King Street Billiards with the suspect when a fight broke out outside once the bar closed. The two men were seen together again minutes later at the scene of the stabbing.\n\nRoussel, a 26-year-old man from Hamilton, has been charged with second-degree murder. Police have not disclosed the reason for the fight and stated they do not know what sparked the incident. Four other witnesses have been interviewed as part of the investigation.\n\nRoussel is remembered by friends and family as a beloved grandson, son, big brother, and friend who touched many lives.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "26-year-old Hamilton man charged with second-degree murder",
    "Fight broke out outside King Street Billiards after hours",
    "Four witnesses interviewed in connection with the stabbing"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Man charged with second-degree murder in fatal Hamilton stabbing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/man-charged-with-second-degree-murder-in-fatal-hamilton-stabbing",
        "published": "2026-08-12T16:59:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Man, 26, charged in ‘senseless’ murder of 21-year-old in Hamilton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/man-26-charged-in-senseless-murder-of-21-year-old-in-hamilton",
        "published": "2026-08-12T17:24:06.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}