FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 9:15 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service would like to advise that AHMED was arrested last night. AHMED turned himself in at the Elgin Street station. He has been charged with Assault with a weapon and Aggravated assault.
AHMED will appear in court today.
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Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 2:53pm
Police seeking public assistance to locate stabbing suspect
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police is asking for public assistance in locating the suspect of a stabbing that occurred this morning on Forward Avenue.
The suspect has been identified as Hamze Abdi AHMED, 28 years old, of Ottawa. He is described as a Black male, slim build, 5’ 10” (178 cm), 160 lbs (73 kg). (see picture).
He is considered armed and dangerous; police are asking any member of the public who sees AHMED to immediately call 911.
The incident occurred at about 6:15 a.m. when an argument between AHMED and the victim, who are known to each other, escalated into a physical altercation.
The 39-year-old male victim was taken to hospital in serious condition with a stab wound.
Anyone with information about this assault is asked to call the Ottawa Police Central District Investigations Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5166. 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