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.

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

The Rat Mitigation Working Group says that there were fewer rodent-related calls to 311 last year than in 2023. According to a memo sent to councillors, it appears as if some of the ongoing solutions...

20h ago

Man charged after 'heated dispute' and further threats while at hospital

Police were called to a small Ontario town in Lanark County for a disturbance that led to several charges for a man. Officers were called on May 31 around 8:00 p.m. to a home in Portland, a community...

16h ago

More than 50 sick, 7 hospitalized for salmonella infections linked to recalled salami

The Public Health Agency of Canada says seven people have been hospitalized with salmonella infections after consuming salami that's been linked to a recall. According to the agency, 57 people have...

18h ago

Four people charged with impaired driving in a week: OPP

Several people were charged in a week's time by Ontario Provincial Police officers for impaired driving. In a press release, officials from the Upper Ottawa Valley detachment say that the four drivers...

19h ago