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Ottawa Police responded to a call around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025, where they found the female victim in her residence on Carousel Crescent.

The victim has been identified as 54-year-old Tracy Duncan from Ottawa. Her death is being treated as a femicide.

Stephen Doane, 57, also of Ottawa, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder.

Update: The ongoing homicide investigation has resulted in additional charges being laid against Stephen. On Monday, June 2, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Ottawa Police were called to a medical facility in the 1100 block of Carling Avenue for a report of an assault in progress. One person sustained serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result, Stephen Doane was charged with attempted murder, assault with a weapon and aggravated assault. He remains in custody.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have information, cell phone video, or any other footage related to the incident to contact the Ottawa Police Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5493.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477