Uplands Drive Homicide: Man charged in Ottawa Femicide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Friday, October 25, 2024  11:00 am

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has charged 36-year-old Fsha TEKHLE of Montreal with First Degree Murder in connection with the homicide on Uplands Drive.

TEKHLE had a domestic relationship with a family member of the victim, Brkti Berhe. This tragic event is a femicide.

TEKHLE is scheduled to appear in court this morning.

A femicide is generally defined as “the killing of women and girls because of their gender” often driven by stereotyped gender roles, discrimination towards women and girls or unequal power relations between women and men. The Ottawa Police Service also builds on the definition recommended by our VAW community partners as “the misogynist killing of women and girls because of their gender, overwhelmingly committed by men.”  

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Thursday, October 24, 2024  5:40 pm

Homicide Investigation: Uplands Drive victim identified

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit confirms that the female victim has been identified as Brkti Berhe, 36 year old, of Ottawa.

The homicide investigation continues and criminal charges are pending against a 36-year-old man.

Further information will be released once charges are laid at court.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Thursday, October 24, 2024  1:15 pm

Homicide Investigation: Uplands Drive stabbing

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is investigating a stabbing homicide that occurred today at approx. 11:26 am at a park near Uplands and Paul Anka Drives.

A female victim was stabbed and succumbed to her injuries. The victim will not be identified at this time, as next of kin notification is underway.

A suspect was seen fleeing in a vehicle and he was arrested on Highway 417, outside of Ottawa near exit 66. The suspect is in police custody.

The scene was secured, and witnesses are being 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(TIPS).

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