Arrest made in 2024 Heron Road homicide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 15, 2026 10:30 a.m.
Ottawa — The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has made an arrest in connection with the September 19, 2024, shooting death of Ahmed Al-Badri.
On Thursday, September 19, 2024, just after 7:30 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1600 block of Heron Road. Officers located Al-Badri inside a vehicle with injuries. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
As a result of the ongoing investigation, Joshua Painson, 26, of Ottawa, was arrested on October 14, 2026. He has been charged with Second Degree Murder.
Painson is scheduled to appear in court today.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5493.
Stay anonymous and call Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at crimestoppers.ca.
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