Suspect to identify in West end stabbing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 26, 2024             3:10 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service West General Investigative Section is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a stabbing incident in the 1400 block of Woodroffe Avenue on January 13. 

At approximately 4:30 pm, the victim and suspect engaged in a verbal altercation in a local store. When the victim exited the store, he was stabbed.

The victim sustained serious injuries.

The suspect is described as a black male, 35-40 years old, average height and slim build, shaved head, short goatee style beard, and has glasses. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black jacket with a black hoodie underneath (white drawstring cords), black pants and black shoes.

Anyone with information as to the identity of this individual, or information about this incident, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service West General Investigative Section at 613-236-1222, ext. 2666.

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