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Homicide Investigation – Stabbing Suspect now charged with murder
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 5:53 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has charged 18-year-old Ibrahim OCAL, of Ottawa in the May 2nd stabbing death of a 15-year-old youth in the 100 block of Constellation Drive.
OCAL, who was originally charged with Aggravated Assault and Assault with a weapon by the Criminal Investigations Section, was charged with First degree murder.
He is scheduled to appear in court on May 8th.
The victim, Ellis Smith, succumbed to his injuries on May 4th. The family asks that the media respect their privacy during this difficult time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service 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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