Suspects to identify in St-Laurent Boulevard Stabbing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 8:05 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects responsible for a stabbing on January 31, 2022 in the 1900 block of St-Laurent Boulevard.

At about 12:05 pm, an alteration occurred in the parking lot between two suspects and the victim. The victim was sprayed with a chemical irritant before being stabbed in the back. All parties fled the scene prior to police arrival. The victim was later located at the hospital. His injuries are considered non-life threatening. 

Suspect one is described as a Black man, between 18-25 years old, thin build, wearing light blue cut-up jeans, a black jacket with fur-lined hood, black mask, and black shoes with a red tongue (see attached photo).

Suspect two is described as a Black man, between 18-25 years old, thin build, wearing a white t-shirt, grey “Roots” sweatpants and a hoodie, black mask, black winter jacket, black gloves, and brown Timberland boots. (see attached photo).

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police East investigations Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 3566.

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

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