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 19^th 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. 

The Homicide Unit wishes to thank the public for its assistance in this investigation. Homicide investigations are often complex and challenging, and the assistance of the community is necessary.

Anyone with information about this incident 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 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca. 

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CONTACT:

Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 25, 2023   11:15 am

Help identify gas can purchase connected to Booth Street Homicide investigation

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is appealing to the public and the business community for assistance in identifying any transactions where a person(s) purchased two gas cans (as pictured) or was seen filling two cans on or before Wednesday, July 19.

Police believe the gas cans were used in the July 19^th fire on Booth Street where Hussein Hamam was located deceased.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to the Ottawa Police Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5493.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.

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CONTACT:

Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 21, 2023   4:00 pm

Homicide investigation on Booth Street, victim identified

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit continues to investigate the July 19^th fire on Booth Street where one person was located deceased.

The victim has been identified as Hussein Hamam, 17-years-old of Ottawa.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to the Ottawa Police Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.

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CONTACT:

Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 19, 2023   11:50 am

Homicide and Arson Units seek assistance in a suspicious fire investigation on Booth Street

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide and Arson Units are seeking the public’s help for information pertaining to a suspicious fire investigation where one person was located deceased.

Just after midnight on Wednesday, July 19, Frontline Officers responded to a working fire in the 300 block of Booth Street.

Once the fire was extinguished, a deceased person was located in the property, which experienced extensive property damage.

The Homicide Unit is leading the investigation with support from the Arson Unit.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to the Ottawa Police Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.

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CONTACT:

Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366