Ottawa police issue Canada-wide warrant for second homicide suspect

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Ottawa police have issued a second Canada-wide warrant for another suspect in the shooting death of a man in a  are a shopping mall near Carling and Kirkwood avenues on July 5.

In a release, police said Thursday that Soubere Yusuf Akli, 28, is sought on a charge of first-degree murder.

Adam Abdullahi Elmi, 28, was shot several times outside a shopping complex located near Carling and Kirkwood avenues on July 5.

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A Canada-wide warrant also remains in effect for another suspect, Kennedid Atteyeh, 23, on a charge of accessory after the fact to murder and new charge of first-degree murder.

In the release, police said they believed both suspects have fled from Canada.

Nevertheless, if anyone sees either suspect they should not be approached. Instead, call 911 immediately.

Anyone with information on the suspects or who may have witnessed the shooting and have not spoken to police are asked to call the police homicide unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493.

Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca

Warrant issued in Carling homicide
A Canada-wide warrant has been obtained for Soubere Yusuf Akli, 28, of Ottawa for homicide. Photo by OTTAWA POLICE HANDOUT

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