FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, September 25, 2016 4:40 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Major Crime Unit continues to investigate two homicides that occurred this weekend.
The first homicide occurred on Saturday morning at 2 a.m. at an Elmira Dr. address. Jacob Thompson, 40, was shot and died on scene.
The second homicide occurred at 6 a.m. today on Shillington Ave. where Abdi Jama, 26, was shot. He was pronounced dead at hospital.
Anyone with information about either homicide is asked to contact Major Crime 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:
Major Crime Section
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5493