Two men were shot, one fatally, Tuesday night in the Lowertown area, according to Ottawa police.
Police said shots were heard in the 300 block of Murray Street around 8:20 p.m.
Two 18-year-old men were found injured and both were taken to hospital.
One man succumbed to his injuries Wednesday morning, police said. The second victim was listed in non-life-threatening condition and was later released from hospital.
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The deceased was identified Wednesday evening as Creflo Tansia.
Anyone who might have information about the shooting is asked to call police at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493. Anonymous tips can be submitted via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
The shooting death is Ottawa’s 13th homicide of the year.
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