Ottawa man charged with first-degree murder in Raven Avenue homicide

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By CityNews Ottawa staff

Posted Oct 13, 2023 12:28:11 PM.

Last Updated Oct 14, 2023 12:06:09 PM.

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Homicide Unit has charged a 29-year-old man in the shooting death of Michael Quattrocchi on Raven Avenue in June of this year. 

Ahmad Haj Saleh, 29, of Ottawa, has been charged with first-degree murder.

He is scheduled to appear in court today.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPS 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. 

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