Wanted Attempt Murder suspect following home invasion - considered armed and dangerous

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Wednesday, October 17, 2018         4:05pm 

(Ottawa)—On October 16, 2018 at approximately 8:30pm, Ottawa Police responded to a home invasion in the 300 block of Lafontaine Avenue. 

Two male suspects forced their way into the residence of a 25 year old man, pistol-whipped him, stabbed him numerous times and then stole items from the home.  The suspects then fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. 

Shortly afterwards, patrol officers near the scene took a 23 year old male into custody. 

Samatar SAID-FAHMI, 23 years old, of Ottawa is charged with:

• Attempted murder
• Breaking and Entering
• Robbery Using a Firearm
• Aggravated Assault
• Pointing a firearm x2
• Use Firearm in the commission of an offence
• Possession of a weapon x2
• Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
• Possess firearm while prohibited
• Breach probation

He is scheduled to appear in court today.

The second suspect, Andrew CARTER, 19 years old of Ottawa is outstanding and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. He is charged with:

• Attempted murder
• Breaking and Entering
• Robbery Using a Firearm
• Aggravated Assault
• Pointing a firearm x2
• Use Firearm in the commission of an offence
• Possession of a weapon x2
• Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
• Fail to comply with conditions of judicial release x4

Andrew CARTER is described as a Caucasian male, 5’8” (173cm), 190lbs (86kg) with a fair complexion and brown hair. 

He is considered armed and dangerous.  If seen, do not approach him. Please dial 911 right away.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Ottawa Police Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app. 

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