Canada-wide warrant issued for homicide suspect in Westboro shooting

Westboro shooting suspect
Westboro shooting suspect Kennedid Atteyeh of Ottawa wanted on Canada-wide warrant. (Ottawa Police Service)

By Andrew Osmond

Posted Jul 9, 2024 04:25:27 PM.

Last Updated Jul 10, 2024 09:30:39 AM.

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Homicide Unit has released an image and description of a suspect involved in a fatal shooting in Westboro.

OPS says that the shooting happened July 5 at around 6:09 p.m. near Carling and Kirkwood Avenues.

Upon police’s arrival, a male victim was found with life-threatening injuries. He died in hospital due to shooting injuries.

Police have identified the victim as 28-year-old Adam Abdullahi Elmi.

Ottawa police have obtained a Canada-wide warrant for a 23-year-old male from Ottawa.

Kennedid Atteyeh is wanted for accessory after the fact to murder. Police describe him as the following:

  • Black
  • 6’4″ in height
  • Dark eyes
  • Short dark hair

Police have reason to believe he has left the country.

For any information on Atteyeh’s whereabouots or information on the incident to contact police at 613-236-1222 ext. 5493.

People can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously online or at 1-800-222-8477.

With files from Mike Lacasse.

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