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Police Investigation – ByWard Market Shooting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, September 6, 2021   10:13am 

(Ottawa) - Sept. 6th at approx. 1am - Members of the Ottawa Police responded to the 100 block of Clarence St regarding several gunshots being fired. A young man from the Scarborough area shot at bar security after being denied entry into a bar, striking a security guard twice in the leg. Patrol officers in the immediate area engaged in a foot pursuit with the suspect who fled from police, firing at one of the pursuing officers as he did...

Ottawa Police respond to a stabbing in the ByWard Market

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, September 4, 2021   12:40pm 

(Ottawa) - Early this morning at approximately 5:00am, Frontline officers responded to a stabbing incident on York Street near ByWard Market Square.  A victim was transported to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Central Criminal Investigations at 613-236-1222 ext. 5166. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free...

Video Update: Arson Unit seeking assistance into three fire investigations in Osgoode

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 3, 2021   2:15pm

(Ottawa) — The Arson Unit is seeking the public’s help in identifying three individuals involved in one of the Osgoode arsons from earlier this week.

The video displays three individuals purposely setting fire to a basketball net and leaving the area on foot.

Anyone that can identify any of these individuals or has information about these incidents are asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Arson Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 4587.

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Back to School safety reminders for children and commuters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 30, 2021   12:10pm

(Ottawa)—This week and next week, children will be returning to school and many will be busing, walking and riding their bikes to their destinations for the first time in many months. 

The Ottawa Police Service reminds motorists to be aware of the increase of children and youth on city streets.  As school begins, please consider the following safety tips:

• Reduce speeds in school zones and be ready to stop at any time. Children do not always...

Shooting investigation in Greenboro East: seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 30, 2021   10:45am    

(Ottawa) — The Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred yesterday evening on the 300 block of Lorry Greenberg Drive. 

At approximately 9:50 pm on August 29th, 2021, Frontline Officers responded to a call for shots fired. A 19 year old man was found injured nearby. He was treated and transported to the Hospital by Paramedics with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who...