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 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca. 

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Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 20, 2024     9:30 am

Homicide Investigation: Heron Road

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is investigating the shooting death of a man in the 1600 block of Heron Road last evening.

Patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting just after 7:30 pm Thursday night.

Upon arrival, officers found a man in his 30’s inside a vehicle with injuries. Officers administered CPR and the man was subsequently transported to the hospital by paramedics where he succumbed to his injuries.

A large scene was secured and multiple witnesses were interviewed.

The investigation continues and police are asking anyone with information to contact the 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 at crimestoppers.ca. 

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Through the Community Safety Data portal data.ottawapolice.ca, members of the public can view, download, and interact with data released by the Ottawa Police Service.

CONTACT:

Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366