Tragic Ottawa Wedding Shooting Incident Results in Two Fatalities and Six Injuries, Shocks Community
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In a shocking act of violence, a wedding celebration in Ottawa, Canada, turned into a horrific tragedy as a shooting incident outside the Infinity Convention Centre claimed the lives of two individuals and left six others injured. The incident unfolded shortly before 10:30 p.m. on a Saturday evening, with residents in the vicinity reporting the sound of approximately 20 to 25 gunshots.
The victims of this heart-wrenching incident have been identified as 26-year-old Said Mohamed Ali and 29-year-old Abdishakur Abdi-Dahir, both hailing from Toronto. They were among the attendees of the wedding festivities that took a tragic turn.
The Ottawa Police Homicide Unit has taken charge of the investigation, leaving no stone unturned in exploring all possible angles. Importantly, preliminary assessments indicate that this was not a hate-motivated attack, according to the Ottawa Police Service.
Ottawa police say the two men killed and six others injured in an evening shooting outside a convention center in Ottawa's south end were attending a wedding at the time of the shooting.
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As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and investigators are actively seeking leads from witnesses. Residents, visitors, and local businesses in the vicinity are urged to come forward with any surveillance, doorbell, or dashcam footage that may aid in the ongoing investigation.
The entire community is grappling with the shock and sadness of this incident, with Ottawa Police Acting Insp. Amy Bond labeling the violence as tragic, unacceptable, and deeply disturbing. Yellow police tape and patrol cars cordoned off the convention center as forensic officers meticulously combed the nearby parking lot for evidence.
While the identity of the suspect or suspects remains undisclosed, police continue their efforts to determine the number of individuals involved. The condition of the injured victims has not been provided at this time.
This harrowing event serves as a stark reminder of the need for community solidarity and cooperation in the face of such tragedies. The authorities are committed to bringing justice to the victims and their families and urge the public’s support in solving this case.
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