Stabbing investigation in Downtown Rideau area

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 5 , 2026  3:30 p.m.

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a stabbing that occurred on the evening of Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in the Downtown Rideau area.

A male victim was brought to hospital in critical condition. Police were notified and located the scene of the incident near the intersection of Daly Avenue and Nicholas Street.

No one is currently in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.

There is no known threat to public safety at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Central Investigations Section at 613-236-1222, extension 5166.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.

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