Attempt murder suspect wanted after Vanier home invasion

The Ottawa Police Service has one man in custody and is looking for another after a 25-year-old was pistol-whipped and stabbed numerous times in a Lafontaine Avenue home.

Officers say the pair of suspects broke into a home near Montreal Road around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, assaulted the victim and then stole items from the house before fleeing the scene.

The 25-year-old was taken to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. 

Shortly afterwards, OPS officers near the scene arrested a 23-year-old man. 

Samatar Said-Fahmi, 23, of Ottawa is charged with:

– Attempted murder
– Breaking and Entering
– Robbery Using a Firearm
– Aggravated Assault
– Pointing a firearm (2 counts)
– Use Firearm in the commission of an offence
– Possession of a weapon (2 counts)
– Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
– Possess firearm while prohibited
– Breach probation
– He is scheduled to appear in court today.

The second suspect, Andrew Carter, 19, of Ottawa is outstanding and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. He is charged with:

– Attempted murder
– Breaking and Entering
– Robbery Using a Firearm
– Aggravated Assault
– Pointing a firearm (2 counts)
– Use Firearm in the commission of an offence
– Possession of a weapon (2 counts)
– Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
– Fail to comply with conditions of judicial release (4 counts)

Carter is described as a white man, standing 5' 8'' (173 cm) and 190 lbs (86 kg) with a fair complexion and brown hair. He is considered armed and dangerous. If seen, do not approach him, but call 911 right away.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Ottawa Police Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116. 

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.