FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 21, 2017 10:28 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Major Crime Section is investigating a homicide that occurred on Caldwell Avenue.
On September 20, at approximately 3:20 pm, patrol officers responded to a call of gunshots in the area of Caldwell Avenue. At the scene officers located a male who had been shot. The male was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries.
The victim is Hamzeh Serhan, 20 years old, of Ottawa.
The investigation continues.
Anyone with information regarding this homicide is asked to call the Ottawa Police Major Crime Section at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.
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CONTACT:
Media Relations Section
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366