Update: Man arrested in relation to Richmond Road Homicide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 8, 2020   9:20 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service arrested wanted person Michael BUCKLEY on September 4^th, 2020, after he had turned himself in to the Toronto Police Service.  He was charged with 1^st degree murder. 

We would like to thank the public for their assistance in the matter. 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 4, 2020   3:32pm

One man wanted in relation to Richmond Road Homicide 

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a wanted suspect in relation to the shooting death of Jonathan Wite on Richmond Road last month. 

Michael BUCKLEY, 29 years old, is wanted for 1^st degree murder. He is considered armed and dangerous. A Canada-wide warrant has been issued (no photo available).

Today, Dwayne YOUNG, 35 years old, turned himself in to the Toronto Police Service. He is also charged with 1st degree murder.

Should anyone have any information regarding their current whereabouts, please do not approach them; call 9-1-1 immediately.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Ottawa Police Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493.

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

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 24, 2020   5:25pm 

Two persons of interest to identify in Richmond Road homicide: New Video

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has released a video of two persons of interest as part of the investigation of the shooting death of Jonathan Wite on Richmond Road. 

Homicide investigators wish to speak to anyone who may have seen or have knowledge of the identity of any of these persons. 

If you have any information about this matter, please contact the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit Tip Line at 613-236-1222, ext. 5477. 

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

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, August 23, 2020   10:00am 

Richmond Road homicide Investigation – Police seeking public assistance

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in relation to the shooting death of Jonathan Wite on Richmond Rd. 

Homicide investigators are looking for any available surveillance video that nearby residents may have at hand or dash cam footage from any motorists that travelled on Grenon Avenue between 11pm on Thursday August 20, 2020 to 1am on Friday, August 21, 2020. 

If you have any information about this matter, please contact the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493. 

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

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 21, 2020   5:25pm 

Three persons of interest to identify in Richmond Road homicide, with photos

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s assistance to identify three persons of interest in relation to the overnight shooting death of Jonathan Wite on Richmond Road and releasing photos. 

The three persons of interest are seen in separate photos:

• Photo # 1 shows 1^st male to identify;
• Photo # 2 & #3 show 2^nd male to identify;
• Photo # 4 shows female to identify (identified). 

Homicide investigators wish to speak to anyone, who may have seen, or have knowledge of the identity, of either of these persons. 

If you have any information about this matter, please contact the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit Tip Line at 613-236-1222, ext.5477. 

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

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 21, 2020   11:30am 

Homicide investigation on Richmond Road

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit continues to investigate the shooting death of a 23 year old man that occurred in the 2800 block of Richmond Road on Friday, August 21^st, at approximately 12:10 am. 

The victim has been identified as Jonathan Wite, 23 years old, of Ottawa.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493. 

In recent weeks, OPS has increased the visible, uniformed police presence in the area. This week, the new Bayshore Neighbourhood Resource Team, originally scheduled for deployment in October, was put in place. 

These resources will remain in the area and the officers will continue to work with community partners and stakeholders to address community safety issues.

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

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CONTACT:

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