Shooting investigation upgraded to homicide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 9, 2026 10:50 a.m.
Ottawa — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is advising that a victim of a previous shooting died. The investigation is now being treated as a homicide.
On November 6, 2026, the OPS Homicide Unit upgraded the charges against Amin Osman-Ali, 33, of Ottawa, to second-degree murder.
The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Michel Palangi. He died in hospital on October 12, 2026.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPS Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5493.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 17, 2026 1:45 p.m.
Update: Man arrested in relation to a Bank Street shooting investigation
Ottawa — The Ottawa Police Service has arrested a 33-year-old Ottawa man in relation to a shooting that occurred in the 1600 block of Bank Street on September 12, 2026.
Amin Osman-Ali was arrested this morning and charged with several firearms-related offences and aggravated assault.
He appeared in court this morning.
The victim of the shooting remains in critical condition in hospital.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5050.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, September 12, 2026 12:55 p.m.
Shooting investigation on Bank Street
Ottawa — The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning in the 1600 block of Bank Street.
Just after 4:30 a.m., police located a man in his 20s in life-threatening condition. Ottawa Paramedics transported him to hospital.
No one is in custody at this time.
The Guns and Gangs Unit and East Investigations Section are investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5050.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.
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