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Homicide ruled out in man’s tragic death on Queen Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 17, 2024            1:48 p.m.

(Ottawa)—Emergency crews responded to reports of a person suffering from serious burns in the 100 block of Queen Street just after 6 a.m. on Monday, October 14.

The man was transported to hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

The Homicide Unit took carriage of the investigation at that time to determine the circumstances that led to the suspicious death.

Following the initial stages of this investigation, we can...

Homicide investigation in Metcalfe - stabbing victim has succumbed to injuries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 24, 2024    10:45 a.m.

Homicide investigation of Dale Lusk: looking to identify two people in a light grey or silver sedan

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual, or individuals, responsible for the fatal stabbing of Roger Dale Lusk, age 66.

On September 23, 2024, at approximately 11 a.m., Mr. Lusk was leaving his home on Ira Morgan Way in Metcalfe, driving his pickup truck. A short...

Nepean Street homicide – people of interest have been identified

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday October 3, 2024    7:52 am                                              

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit would like to advise the public that all three persons of interest have been identified.

The investigation is continuing.

We ask that their photos please be removed from on-line publications and social media feeds.

We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance.

Investigators continue to ask anyone with information about this incident to contact the Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222...

Dangerous Driving Causing Death

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Saturday, September 28, 2024   5:17 pm

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Homicide Unit has charged a 25-year-old male with Dangerous Driving Causing Death in relation to the death of a female cyclist.  On September 24th at approximately 2:30 am, Chanel Charette, 33 years old, who was on a bike, was in a collision with a vehicle driven by an individual.  The woman left the scene and attended the hospital where she passed several days later on September 26th.

Tony BERA, 25 years old,...

Homicide Investigation on Heron Road: victim identified and police seeking video

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 20, 2024,     10:47 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has identified the victim as 34-year-old Ahmed Salim-Al-Badri, of Ottawa.

Investigators are seeking surveillance video from residents and persons who may have been in the area at the time of the incident. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5493.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at...