Police arrest man with replica firearm near CHEO

An Ottawa police cop car can be seen in front of CHEO. (OPS)

By Natasha O'Neill

Posted Mar 23, 2025 07:53:18 AM.

Last Updated Mar 23, 2025 07:53:23 AM.

Ottawa police intercepted and arrested a man with a gun before he got to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO).

The incident happened Saturday afternoon around 5:00 p.m. Officers were told by a 911 caller that there was a man seen with a gun in the emergency department of the hospital.

Police arrived and were able to arrest the suspect a short distance from the hospital. During this situation, police recovered a replica firearm.

There were no injuries reported and no further threats to the public.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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