Inmate at Ottawa prison charged with murder following assault

By Andrew Osmond

Posted Feb 12, 2025 01:47:54 PM.

Last Updated Feb 12, 2025 02:24:27 PM.

An inmate at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre has been charged with murder following an incident at the jail.

Ottawa police say on Feb. 6 a 44-year-old man assaulted another man at the detention centre.

Three days later, the victim succumbed to their injuries. Officials did not say what led to the violent interaction.

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Police identified the deceased as 40-year-old Amr Zohair of Ottawa.

The suspect, Marc Lebrun-Fortin of Ottawa, now faces a new charge of first degree murder. He was originally charged with aggravated assault.

Fortin appeared in court on Wednesday and was taken back into custody.

Police say the investigation continues.

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