1 man dead after Ottawa shooting

Ottawa police car, Ottawa, Canada — An Ottawa Police car is seen in Ottawa March 9, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS IMAGES/Nathalie Madore © Nathalie Madore

By Mike Lacasse

Posted Jan 29, 2024 03:34:33 PM.

Last Updated Feb 10, 2024 08:26:34 AM.

A shooting near Little Italy has killed a man, police have confirmed.

The Ottawa Paramedic Service and Ottawa Police Service (OPS) responded to an apartment building in the 100 block of Champagne Avenue South around 1:15 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 29.

A 33-year-old man was transported to hospital with critical injuries. He was later pronounced dead, according to police.

Champagne Avenue South was closed between Beech and Hickory streets for the initial police investigation, but has since reopened.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information, cell phone footage, or any other video of the incident is asked to contact the Central Criminal Investigations Unit or the Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5166 or 5050.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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