Homicide Investigation on Russell Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday June 29, 2024      10:24 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Homicide Unit is investigating the shooting death of a 19-year-old man that occurred at approximately10:00 pm on Friday June 28^th in the 1700 block of Russell Road.

The victim has been identified as Yousef Salaman of Ottawa. 

Currently, no suspects are in custody and the investigation is continuing.    

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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