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York Street Shooting Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 19, 2023       11:58 am

(Ottawa) –  The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, October 18.

At approximately 12:51 p.m., officers responded to a shooting call in the 100 block of York Street. 

One victim was located with gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information, cell phone footage, or any other video of...

Suspect to identify in Jasmine Crescent Break and Enter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Wednesday, October 18, 2023       11:25 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit is looking for public assistance in identifying a suspect in break and enter in the 2000 block of Jasmine Crescent.

Overnight on September 22, the suspect entered an underground parking garage and entered a vehicle, stealing the owner’s belongings which included a credit card. The credit card was then used to make purchases at a business nearby.

The suspect is described as a...

Fatal Collision on West Hunt Club Road: Seeking Witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 18, 2023   9:55 am

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit is investigating a collision that occurred on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

At approximately 4:15 p.m., first responders were called to a collision involving a car and a motorcycle on West Hunt Club Road near Cleopatra Drive.

The driver of the motorcycle, a 31-year-old man, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The occupants of the other vehicle were uninjured.

Victim support services...

Suspect identified in a series of apartment building break-ins

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 13, 2023  3:20 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit is advising that the suspect has been identified.

The police investigation continues.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 11, 2023  1:05 pm

Suspect to identify in a series of apartment building break-ins

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit is looking...

Homicide Investigation on Raven Avenue: Charge Laid

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 13th, 2023       11:55 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has charged a man in the shooting death of Michael Quattrocchi on Raven Avenue in June of this year.

Ahmad HAJ-SALEH, 29-years-old, of Ottawa, has been charged with First Degree Murder.

He is scheduled to appear in court today.

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

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