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Update: person identified in ByWard Market homicide investigation – picture to be removed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 3, 2020      5:00pm 

(Ottawa) –The Major Crime Unit has identified the person they wished to speak to and investigators are asking all media to remove his pictures from their online and social media publications, considering he is a minor.

The investigation continues.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 27, 2020      4:15pm 

Update: person to identify in ByWard Market homicide investigation

(Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police Service Major Crime Unit is seeking the assistance of the public in relation to the homicide of Markland Campbell on June 7th, 2019 in the By-Ward Market.  

Investigators are looking to identify and speak with a person who left the By-Ward Market area in a taxi shortly after the shooting. (See photos)

Anyone with information regarding the identity of this person is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Major Crime Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493. 

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Sunday, June 9, 2019      12:18pm

Charges laid in ByWard Market homicide investigation

(Ottawa)-This morning, the 18 year old male appeared in court. Donald MUSSELMAN was charged with 2nd degree murder.  

He was remanded into custody.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, June 8, 2019   9:08pm 

Homicide investigation at ByWard Market Square and York Street

(Ottawa) –Frontline officers attended the area of ByWard Market Square and York Street for reports of a shooting on Friday evening.  A male victim suffering from gunshot wounds was located on the sidewalk. He was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The 42 year old male victim was identified as Markland Campbell of Ottawa. 

An 18 year old male suspect has been arrested in relation to this shooting and there are no other suspects being sought. He will appear in court Sunday morning. 

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Major Crime Unit at 613-236-1222, ext.5493.  

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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CONTACT:

Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366