Woman charged with second-degree murder in fatal Vanier stabbing

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A 58-year-old woman is facing a second-degree murder charge after a man was stabbed to death on Monday night in Vanier.

Ottawa police said Tuesday afternoon that Elianne Assinewai of Ottawa was accused of killing 50-year-old Jean Cowie, also of Ottawa.

Assinewai was scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday afternoon.

Police were called to Ste. Monique Street near Ste-Cécile Street before 8 p.m. Monday for reports of a stabbing.

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Neighbour Maelys McArdle said she saw at least two ambulances, four police cars and a fire truck pull up to 230 Ste-Monique St. at about 7:45 p.m.

Several minutes later, one person was taken out on a stretcher, she said, and another person was arrested.

She said she didn’t know her neighbours.

Police were seen heading in and out of the building Tuesday morning as young children passed by on their way to elementary school.

The Ottawa Police Service homicide unit was investigating.

Anyone with information was asked to contact the homicide unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5493. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.

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