Police identify father responsible for double murder-suicide
Posted Jul 3, 2026 02:44:45 PM.
Last Updated Jul 3, 2026 02:44:49 PM.
| Ottawa police believe they have identified the man responsible for the deaths of two boys who were killed in a double murder-suicide. Their father, 40-year-old Mohammed Al-Lami, was found dead, and is believed to have caused the death of his two boys. Out of respect for their mother, the names of the two boys will not be released. |
Around 10:00 a.m. on Monday, emergency responders found two boys, aged 7 and 12, inside a home on Mandevilla Crescent. This came after police received a call for a wellness check from someone in the area after they knocked on the door to no response.
On Monday around 5:30 a.m.officials were called to Highway 416 at Rideau River Road, for a vehicle fire. The carpool lot in Kemptville was closed for the investigation. Ottawa police say that the children’s father was located in the vehicle dead.
In a social media post, Ottawa’s Mayor, Mark Sutcliffe, encouraged people to seek support after hearing the news.
“There are no words to describe this immeasurable loss, my thoughts are with everyone grieving today, especially the family and their close friends,” he wrote. “This is a very difficult day for our community.”
Police say they recognize the public’s desire for more information, and will release more information when available.
They say certain investigative and forensic examinations are still outstanding and require time to complete.
Support is available through local resources, including:
- 24hr Distress Centre
- Counselling Connect: https://walkincounselling.com/
- 211
With files from Natasha O’Neill
