Ottawa Police Service

06/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/07/2024 19:53

Homicide victim identified

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, July 6, 2024 1:06 a.m.

(Ottawa) - The Ottawa Police Homicide Unit is investigating the shooting death of a 28-year-old man that occurred at approximately 6:09 pm on Friday, July 5th near Carling Avenue and Kirkwood Avenue.

The victim has been identified as Adam Abdullahi Elmi of Ottawa.

Currently, no suspects are in custody, and the investigation continues.

Investigators are seeking surveillance video from anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the incident.

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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CONTACT:

Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 5, 2024 10:48 p.m.

Homicide Investigation-shooting at Carling Ave / Kirkwood Ave

(Ottawa) -The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is investigating a shooting death that occurred this evening near the intersection of Carling Avenue and Kirkwood Avenue.

Police and emergency responders were called to the area at approximately 6:09 pm. A male victim was located with life-threatening injuries. The victim succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter in hospital.

No arrests have been made. Police do not believe there is an ongoing risk to public safety. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Ottawa Police 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 crimestoppers.ca

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Through the Community Safety Data portal data.ottawapolice.ca, members of the public can view, download, and interact with data released by the Ottawa Police Service.

CONTACT:

Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366