OTTAWA — Ottawa police have identified 19-year-old Majed Al-Ar as the victim in the city’s third homicide of the year, following a fatal shooting near Manotick on Wednesday afternoon. The tragic incident has left family members, friends, and the broader community grappling with grief as investigators work to determine what led to the violence.
Emergency crews were called to the scene shortly after reports of gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, officers located a young man suffering from critical injuries. Despite life-saving efforts by paramedics, he was pronounced deceased. Authorities later confirmed the victim’s identity as Majed Al-Ar.
Police have stated that the homicide unit is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. At this time, limited details have been released about potential suspects or the events that preceded the incident. Officers continue to canvass the area for witnesses and are urging anyone with information, video footage, or dashcam recordings to come forward.
The loss marks the third homicide recorded in Ottawa this year, intensifying concerns about public safety and gun violence within the community. Local leaders have extended condolences to Al-Ar’s family, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in bringing clarity and justice in the case.
As the investigation continues, residents in the Manotick area are left shaken by the violence. Community members have begun sharing tributes, remembering Majed Al-Ar as a young man whose life was cut tragically short. Authorities are expected to provide further updates as new information becomes available.