Suspect to identify in stabbing incident on Rideau Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 27, 2024     11:15 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Section is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a stabbing incident in the 100 block of Rideau Street on February 20^th.

At approximately 10:40 pm, the victim and the male suspect engaged in an argument inside a commercial establishment. The suspect then left the store. When the victim exited the store the suspect approached and stabbed him.

The victim sustained serious injuries.

The suspect is described as a male with a light complexion, in his twenties with a slim build and facial hair. At the time of the incident, he was seen wearing a shiny black, blue and white winter jacket, dark pants, and black shoes with white laces and glasses.

Anyone with information as to the identity of this individual, or information about this incident, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Section at 613-236-1222, ext. 5166.

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

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