Nepean Street homicide – people of interest have been identified

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday October 3, 2024    7:52 am                                              

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit would like to advise the public that all three persons of interest have been identified.

The investigation is continuing.

We ask that their photos please be removed from on-line publications and social media feeds.

We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance.

Investigators continue to ask anyone with information about this incident to contact the 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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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday October 2, 2024    8:55 am       

Nepean Street homicide – people to identify

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is seeking public assistance to identify three persons of interest in the shooting death of 17-year-old Quentin Dorsainvil on September 15^th in the area of Percy and Nepean Streets.

Investigators are looking to speak to anyone who knows the identity of the persons of interest or who saw or encountered them on or about September 15^th. 

Anyone who recognizes these people or have information on this homicide is asked to contact the 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:  Monday, September 16, 2024             1:27 pm

Last updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2024  

Victim identified in Centretown homicide

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate the death of a man that occurred in the area of Percy Street and Nepean Street last evening.

The victim is identified as Quentin Dorsainvil, 17-years-old, of Ottawa.

A second victim also suffered non-life-threatening gunshot injuries. They have since been treated and released from the hospital. 

One person is in custody for firearm offences and the investigation is continuing into their potential involvement in the homicide.  No charges have been laid at this time. 

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: Monday September 16^th, 2024    7:16 am

Homicide Investigation: Shooting in Centretown

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Homicide Unit is investigating the shooting death of an 18-year-old male that occurred at 9:43 pm on Sunday, September 15, 2024, in the area of Percy and Nepean Streets.

The name of the victim is not being released pending next of kin notification. 

No suspects are in custody at this time, and the investigation is continuing.    

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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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