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Update: Death Investigation on Mayview Ave
Posted on Saturday, June 13, 2020 09:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, June 13, 2020 1:50pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service continues to investigate the death of a 24-year-old man found deceased in a Mayview Ave. home.
The death was initially investigated as a homicide but police now believe the incident is attributed to death by misadventure. The investigation indicates that the manner of death was likely accidentally self-inflicted.
No suspect is being sought.
The investigation remains open and active.
Anyone with information...
First degree murder charge laid in Gilmour Street Homicide
Posted on Friday, May 08, 2020 08:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 8, 2020 12:09pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Homicide Unit arrested a 15-year-old male yesterday in relation to the shooting death of Manyok Akol on January 8th.
The 15-year-old was held for a Show Cause Hearing this morning and formally charged with 1 count of First Degree Murder and 3 counts of Attempted Murder this morning. Per the YCJA, he will not be identified as he is a minor.
This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact...
Emergency Services Unit recognized for their efforts in locating the body of homicide victim Susan Kuplu
Posted on Monday, February 10, 2020 06:00 AM
Our Emergency Services Unit (ESU) was recognized by @OPSChiefSloly for its commitment to the investigation into the disappearance and homicide of Ms. Susan Kuplu. Investigators determined that her body was placed in a commercial waste container that eventually ended up at a local landfill.
On January 26, 2019, the ESU was assigned the daunting task of searching the landfill site where it endured extreme winter weather conditions and a hazardous working environment. In total, ESU members sifted...
Update: person identified in ByWard Market homicide investigation – picture to be removed
Posted on Monday, February 03, 2020 11:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 3, 2020 5:00pm
(Ottawa) –The Major Crime Unit has identified the person they wished to speak to and investigators are asking all media to remove his pictures from their online and social media publications, considering he is a minor.
The investigation continues.
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New Neighbourhood Resource Teams announced for 2020
Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 04:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 14, 2020 9:06am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) will launch three new Neighbourhood Resource Teams (NRT) in 2020, Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly announced today. Neighbourhood Policing will be the cornerstone of the OPS’ overall community policing strategy. The NRTs will be the central component of OPS’ strategy to increase community based policing, prevent and reduce firearm violence along with other associated violent street crimes in...
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