Third man arrested in May 2021 Homicide Investigation on Alta Vista Drive

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 28, 2022     4:10 pm 

(Ottawa) – Ottawa Police Homicide Unit investigators have arrested a second man in relation to the May 28th, 2021 homicide of Abdulaziz Abdullah and Mohamed Abdullah.

Yusuf HUSSEIN, age 21, of Ottawa turned himself in to police on February 28. He is facing charges of:

• Accessory after the Fact to Murder
• Transfer of an Identity Document
• Procuring a Passport by False Statement

HUSSEIN will appear in court on this afternoon.

Ahmed SIYAD, 28, and Mohamed SHIRE, 31, both from Toronto are still wanted on charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder. Both subjects have warrants for their arrest.  

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the two individuals is asked to call police.

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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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, February 13, 2022  9:50am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Homicide Unit have located and arrested Abdullahi OSMAN, in relation to the May 28th, 2021 homicide of Abdulaziz Abdullah and Mohamed Abdullah.

OSMAN was arrested in Peel and was wanted on a Canada wide warrant for first degree murder.

Homicide Investigators, who were also working demonstrations, coordinated the arrest and ensured his return to Ottawa.

The Ottawa Police Service would like to thank the Peel Police Service, Toronto Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Canadian Border Services Agency for their assistance in this investigation and arrest.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 11, 2021   9:00am 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police has used a whole of Service approach to investigate and resolve the recent spike in violent crimes and shooting incidents impacting our community’s safety.  

This includes the combined efforts of the following units: Guns and Gangs, Homicide, Drugs, Intelligence, Forensic Identification, Corporate Communications, OPSOC (Strategic Operations Centre)/Communications Centre, Neighbourhood Resource Teams, Crime Prevention Officers and our Frontline patrol officers.  

“This type of violence is simply unacceptable,” said Chief Peter Sloly. “We all know that this level of violence is not the result of a simple set of circumstances nor will it be solved with simple solutions. It is the result of a number of societal failures which ultimately leads to violence.” 

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has escalated its response and is in the process of finalizing a major operational plan to address street violence, shooting incidents and violent gang members. 

As such, the OPS is actively pursuing a range of investigations, prosecutions and incarcerations for all persons responsible for these violent crimes.  

As a result of the OPS focus on violence suppression and criminal investigations, the OPS has accomplished the following: 

Arrested and charged Hassen ABDI, 30 years old and Ugaryahan Abdi HUSSEIN, 19 years old, both of Ottawa – all stemming from the May 30th shooting at Woodroffe and Iris;

Identified Ahmed SIYAD, Mohamed SHIRE and Abdullahi OSMAN as the three wanted suspects in the Alta Vista Drive double homicide on May 28th. The OPS is working with local, provincial, national and international justice partners in an active manhunt for these homicide suspects;

Laid Manslaughter charges against William BROWN in the beating death of Mikael Arjani on May 4th on Carillon Street in Vanier. Mikael succumbed on May 26th.

Released photos of the two persons of interest to identify in the Cyrville Road homicide; and

Seized thirty-five (35) crime guns this year and laid related criminal code charges against all the offenders. 

“The OPS’ success to date with these criminal investigations is the direct result of the diligent professional work of our members along with the active courageous support of our community partners,” said Chief Sloly.  “We know that our suppression and investigation efforts will only be successful and sustainable if we form trust-based community partnerships to prevent crime, while building healthier, safer, more inclusive and cohesive neighbourhoods.  That is why there is also a whole of community approach being planned with community partners to implement a range of community safety and wellbeing efforts that address the underlying issues that lead to street violence, shootings and violent gang activity – poverty, housing, education, mental health, etc.  Efforts will be a combination of place-based and person-based community-led efforts.” 

A heightened police visibility will continue through this weekend and into the summer months until the crime trend has been reversed. The public can expect to see an increase of police patrols and an enhanced presence to improve community safety in public spaces as well as in high service demand areas of the city. 

Anyone with information regarding the recent shootings, violent street crimes or illegal gang activities should call the Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5050.  

Anyone with information about the recent or historical homicides should call the OPS Homicide Unit at ext. 5493. 

Anonymous tips should also be submitted to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or by email at crimestoppers.ca.   

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, May 30, 2021    3:20pm

(Ottawa) – Canada wide warrants have been issued for the arrest of three individuals in relation to a double homicide on Alta Vista Dr. on May 28th. 

The three are wanted for first degree murder in the shootings of brothers Abdulaziz Abdullah and Mohamed Abdullah and for the attempted murder of a third man. 

Wanted are: 

• Ahmed SIYAD, 28, of Toronto, 
• Mohamed SHIRE, 31, of Toronto, and 
• Abdullahi OSMAN, 29, of Ottawa. 

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the three individuals is asked to call police. 

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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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, May 29, 2021           11:37am 

(Ottawa)— Further to this homicide investigation, the victims have been identified as Abdulaziz Abdullah, 34 years old, and Mohamad Abdullah, 27 years old, both from Ottawa. 

A third victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is in stable condition. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the 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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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 28, 2021                11:00pm 

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit continues to seek suspects after three men were shot, leaving two dead, at an Alta Vista Drive mall.  

Police were called to the 1500 block of Alta Vista Drive at 6:40pm Friday night after multiple shots were fired.

They found two men deceased and a third man was located non-life-threatening injuries.  

There is a large police presence in the area as the investigation continues.  

Police are seeking suspects in the shooting.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact the 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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