Homicide investigation, victim identified

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 28, 2019    8:30am

(Ottawa) – Major Crime is confirming the identity of the deceased male as Ashor Anwia, 24 years old of Ottawa.

The investigation continues. No further updates available at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Major Crime Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5477 or at mcm@ottawapolice.ca.

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

- 30 - 

CONTACT:

Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366

******************************************** 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 27, 2019    4:13pm 

Homicide investigation in the area of Blohm Drive and Woodbury Crescent

(Ottawa) – Major Crime officers are investigating the homicide of a man following a shooting near Blohm Drive and Woodbury Crescent at approximately 2:44pm this afternoon.

Frontline officers responded to the area and located a male, in his 20s, with life-threatening injuries. He was transported to a local hospital by Ottawa Paramedics He succumbed to his injuries.

There are no further updates at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Major Crime Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5477 or at mcm@ottawapolice.ca.

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

- 30 -

CONTACT:

Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366