Arrest made in 2020 shooting just west of Britannia

By Mike Vlasveld

Posted Apr 20, 2021 05:54:00 PM.

Ottawa police have a man, wanted on charges in relation to a Boyce Avenue shooting, in custody.

Two people were injured in the shooting, which happened on June 29, 2020.

Akol Akoi, 23, of Ottawa was arrested Monday, April 19, in the Albion Road area.

During the arrest officers say they seized a loaded semi-automatic .40 calibre handgun, illegal drugs and Canadian currency.

A second man, Dominik Teale, 35, of Ottawa was also arrested and charged with:

Occupying a motor vehicle knowing a firearm was present
Breaches of weapons prohibition (three counts)

Akoi has been charged with:

Several firearms-related offences
Possession of proceeds of crime
Possession for the purpose of trafficking a schedule I substance

Both are scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.

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