Man arrested in death of west end senior

By Victoria Williston

Posted Apr 16, 2020 09:56:00 AM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Ottawa police have arrested a man in connection with the death of a 90-year-old man in the city's west end.

John Hulbert was found with stab wounds in an apartment on Grenon avenue, near Richmond and Pinecrest roads, Tuesday around 1:30 a.m.

Police have not released the name of the suspect. Charges in the case are pending.

Ottawa police continue to investigate.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Ottawa Police 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 at crimestoppers.ca.

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