Manslaughter charge laid in Vanier assault after victim dies
Posted Jun 9, 2021 05:32:00 PM.
A 37-year-old Ottawa man is now facing one count of manslaughter after the victim of an assault succumbed to his injuries.
Ottawa police officers were called to Carillon Street in Vanier, between Hannah Street and Baribeau Street, around 5 a.m. on May 4, for a man who had been found unresponsive.
Mikael Arjani, 34, had to be hospitalized and on Wednesday, June 9, police say he passed away.
William Brown had originally been charged with aggravated assault and now stands charged with manslaughter.
The investigation continues. Anyone with information regarding the incident 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.
