Ottawa man charged in ByWard Market murder, victim identified
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) say they have arrested and charged a man in a ByWard market homicide investigation.
One man was killed following an incident on George Street just after 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12.
The victim has been identified as 45-year-old Stephen Pedicelli from Montreal.
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The OPS homicide unit has charged Jean Paul Theragne, 31, of Ottawa with second-degree murder. He appeared in court earlier on Friday.
Details of any possible relation between the two have not been released as police continue with the investigation.
Anyone with information is still being 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 online here.
