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Homicide Investigation on Raven Avenue: Charge Laid

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 13th, 2023       11:55 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has charged a man in the shooting death of Michael Quattrocchi on Raven Avenue in June of this year.

Ahmad HAJ-SALEH, 29-years-old, of Ottawa, has been charged with First Degree Murder.

He is scheduled to appear in court today.

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

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Gibford Drive Homicides: Investigative Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 6, 2023

The following are speaking notes from a media availability held September 6, 2023.

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Chief Eric Stubbs

On Saturday night, our community experienced a terrible act of violence that left two people dead and six injured.

The shootings have shaken our city, our communities, and those living in nearby neighborhoods. 

The impact of the shootings on the families and friends at the wedding is tragic—and far-reaching.

What should have...

Homicide investigation on Farmers Way: seeking video surveillance from area businesses and residents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, August 20, 2023          1:00 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is seeking assistance from residents and business owners in the area of Farmers Way.

Investigators are requesting that all residents and business owners in the area of Farmers Way, Anderson Road, Thunder Road and Piperville Road verify their video security systems for any suspicious activity between the hours of 2:00 am and 4:00 am on August 19th. 

Anyone who believes they have...

Arrests made in Booth Street Homicide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 9, 2023   2:10 pm 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has arrested two youths in connection with the July 19th Booth Street fire, which resulted in the death of 17-year-old Hussein Hamam. 

The two youths, who cannot be named as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act, are each charged with the following:

-          Manslaughter

-          Arson causing bodily harm

-          Possession of incendiary material

They are scheduled to appear in court today. 

Caldwell Avenue Homicide – suspect arrested

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 14, 2023  10:30 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service has arrested and charged 21-year-old Tyler LEONARD-MACLEOD in the shooting death of 19-year-old Zachary Tiglik that occurred on June 29th in the 1500 block of Caldwell Avenue.

LEONARD-MACLEOD will be appearing in court today.

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

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