Ottawa police say they have arrested a 17-year-old suspect in connection with a killing in Lowertown earlier this month.
Two men were shot and one was left with serious injuries in an incident on Murray Street on the evening of Aug. 10.
Creflo Tansia, 18, was killed in the shooting.
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Homicide investigators issued a Canada-wide warrant for the arrest of a 17-year-old boy on Monday.
Police said in a short update Tuesday that the accused turned himself in that afternoon. He faces a charge of first-degree murder.
In accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act, Global News has since removed the name and photos of the accused from this article.
Investigators also believe the accused did not act alone and are asking for the public’s help in identifying other possible suspects.
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Anyone with information is asked to call police at 613-236-1222 ext. 5493. Anonymous tips can be provided via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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