Three injured following early morning altercation; one man arrested
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 2:10 p.m.
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is investigating an early morning incident that resulted in multiple injuries and one arrest.
On March 25 at approximately 1:40 a.m., officers responded to reports of an altercation involving several individuals in a parking lot in the 200 block of City Centre Avenue. The incident began as a verbal exchange and escalated into a physical confrontation.
Five adults were involved. Two individuals sustained stab wounds during the altercation.
Following the initial incident, one man was struck by a vehicle that then fled the scene. Three individuals connected to the incident were inside the vehicle at the time.
Officers located the vehicle a short time later, and the Adult male driver was arrested.
At this time, all injuries are considered non-life threatening.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Central Investigations Section at 613-236-1222, extension 5166, or email at centralciu@ottawapolice.ca.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.
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