Police investigate a fatal stabbing of Jonathan Hammell at the edge of Ottawa’s Chinatown neighbourhood.

Police and emergency responders were called to the 1-100 block of Eccles Street at about 4:40 PM on November 11th.

Police and paramedics arrived to find a 42-year-old Jonathan Hammell suffering from serious injuries. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

One man has been taken into custody. Police ask that anyone with information contact investigators at 613-236-1222 ext 5493. 

Update November 13th
Kevin RICHER, 44 years old, of Ottawa has been charged with second degree murder.

The 2020 Ottawa Homicide Victim List is available here.