5 Aug 2025

Man charged with murder after carjacking in Hamilton named as Jack Hargreaves

10:28 am on 5 August 2025
Jack Hargreaves, 20, is charged with a shooting and carjacking in Hamilton on 9 July 2025.

Jack Hargreaves, 20, is charged with a shooting and carjacking in Hamilton on 9 July 2025. Photo: RNZ / Libby Kirkby-McLeod

The 20-year-old man charged with murder after a shooting and carjacking in Hamilton can now be named as Jack Hargreaves.

Hargreaves appeared on Tuesday morning in the High Court at Hamilton where the judge entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf.

Justice Tahana also lifted the suppression relating to the victim, Joshua Hargreaves.

A court date of 14 February 2028 was reserved and the accused was remanded in custody.

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