A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Samuel LAURIN-GAUVREAU in connection to the homicide of Omar Jonathan Grant in Ottawa

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Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit announced on February 16th that they are investigating the murder of a twenty-five-year-old male that occurred at 9:25pm on February 15th in the 500 block of St. Laurent Boulevard. 

The victim has been identified as 25-year-old Omar Jonathan Grant of Ottawa.

25-year-old Jacob BLANCHARD was charged with second-degree murder and assault with a weapon. He appeared in court on February 17th and was remanded into custody. 

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of 25-year-old Samuel LAURIN-GAUVREAU of Ottawa for charges of second-degree murder and assault with a weapon. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service 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.