Ottawa Police investigating early Tuesday shooting in ByWard Market

By CityNews Ottawa

Posted Feb 21, 2023 02:15:00 PM.

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Homicide Unit is investigating a shooting death in the ByWard Market.

Around 1:20 a.m. on Tuesday, police responded to a 9-1-1 call for a man shot on the 200 block of York Street.

The man who was shot succumbed to his injuries.

This is the fourth homicide of the year.

Police and investigators are on the scene and several road closures remain in effect.

Cumberland Street is closed between Murray and Clarence Streets. Murray is closed between Dalhousie and Cumberland Streets. Clarence Street is closed between Dalhousie and Cumberland streets.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Homicide unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5493 or Crime Stoppers.

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