Police investigating early morning shooting in Centrepointe area, one man found dead and another critically injured

Ottawa Police Service arrested a man for assaulting an officer on Tuesday. CityNews file photo

By Alex Black

Posted Nov 23, 2023 09:20:21 AM.

Last Updated Nov 23, 2023 03:19:29 PM.

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has confirmed a homicide in the Centrepointe area.

Police responded to the area of Draffin Court and Hemmingwood Way for a homicide that happened shortly after 6 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23.

Ottawa police officers found one person at the scene that succumbed to their injuries, while another man was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. He remains in critical condition.

The deceased man has been identified as 28-year-old VanDame Munga.

No arrests have been made at this time, and police believe this was a targeted shooting.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking for any witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with any information of this incident, or cell phone, dash cam, security video or any other recording of the area between 5:30 a.m. and 6:10 a.m. are asked to contact the OPS Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5493.

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