Man charged in Rideau Street homicide

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A man has been charged in a stabbing death that took place near downtown’s Rideau Centre shopping mall.

Ottawa police said they’ve charged 70-year-old Yves Brisebois with first-degree murder in connection with the slaying on Rideau Street on Feb. 19.

The victim was a 58-year-old man, according to police.

OPS says ayone with information is asked to contact the 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.

Marco Vigliotti
Marco Vigliotti
Marco Vigliotti is the editor-in-chief of iPolitics. He's been writing about federal politics on-and-off since 2015. In addition to his work with iPolitics, he's a regular guest on CBC Radio. He's worked as a journalist in three different provinces, and previously served as the city editor for the Ottawa Citizen.

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