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Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man in 100 blockThey of George Street late Thursday night.
Police said the death occurred just after 10:30 p.m. in the area of the Salvation Army Booth Centre.
Ottawa Paramedics spokesperson Marc-Antoine Deschamps said Friday that paramedics were called to the scene at about 10:45 p.m.
They treated “an adult male” for stab wounds. He was taken to hospital in critical condition.
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Police later confirmed the victim had died at hospital.
Police said in a release Friday that they expect there will continue to be a significant police presence in the Market area, along with road closures.
People are asked to please avoid the area.
No further information will be released pending next-of-kin notifications.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service homicide unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling CrimeStoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca
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