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Ottawa police are investigating the death of 51-year-old Ottokie Kelly from Iqaluit, who passed away following a fire at a residential building in Ottawa on October 8.
The fire occurred around 3:45 a.m. in the 1 to 100 block of Rossland Avenue in Ottawa’s Nepean area. Ottawa police and Ottawa Fire Services and Ottawa Paramedic Services responded to the scene.
Kelly was severely injured in the fire and, after being treated in a Toronto hospital for six weeks, died on November 21.
Initially considered arson, the fire is now being treated as a homicide. Kelly had been living in Ottawa for about 20 years with her partner. The fire also left her partner with serious injuries.
Update: The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has made a significant breakthrough in the tragic death of 51-year-old Ottokie Kelly, who was killed in an arson attack on October 8th. Authorities announced on Jan 17th that they have arrested and charged 30-year-old Ahmed Hozayen of Ottawa in connection with the incident. Hozayen now faces serious charges, including:
- Possession of incendiary materials for arson
- First-degree murder
- Arson with disregard for human life
- Arson causing bodily harm
- Arson causing property damage
Update: Ottawa police announced on May 21st that they arrested and charged a woman in relation to the arson that killed 51-year-old Ottokie Kelly. Naveen ALKHALIL, 47-years-old, of Ottawa, has been charged with the following:
- Possession of incendiary material for arson
- First-degree murder
- Arson disregard for human life
- Arson causing bodily harm
- Arson causing property damage