Ottawa police responded to the report of an unconscious male in the 2800 block of Richmond Road on August 21st, at approximately 12:10am.
Police and paramedics arrived to find 23-year-old Jonathan Wite deceased at the scene.
The investigation is in it’s early stages Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493.
Homicide detectives are looking to speak with three persons of interest who are seen in separate photos below:
Photo # 1 shows 1st male to identify;
Photo # 2 & #3 show 2nd male to identify;
Photo # 4 shows female to identify.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.
Update September 5th
Ottawa police said Dwayne YOUNG, 35 years old, turned himself in to the Toronto Police Service. He is also charged with 1st degree murder.
Michael BUCKLEY, 29 years old, is wanted for 1st degree murder. He is considered armed and dangerous. A Canada-wide warrant has been issued.
Update September 8th
Michael Buckley turned himself in to Toronto police on September 4th after Ottawa police issued a Canada Wide Warrant for his arrest. Buckley has been charged with 1st degree murder.