As stated by Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Andrea McBeth:
Hamilton Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man at a Vernall Street address.
Emergency services were called to the address around 5:10pm yesterday following reports of an altercation.
Despite efforts from medical personnel, a 37-year-old man at the address was unable to be revived and died at the scene.
A homicide investigation has commenced to determine the circumstances of his death.
A scene guard was in place overnight and the scene will be examined in the coming days.
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