Man charged with second-degree murder in weekend homicide in Ottawa

An Ottawa police vehicle at the scene of a homicide on St. Laurent Boulevard in Ottawa. Feb. 16, 2025. (Maddison De Varennes/CTV News Ottawa)

A 25-year-old man is facing a charge of second-degree murder, and a warrant has been issued for a second suspect, in connection with a weekend homicide in Ottawa’s east end.

Emergency crews responded to a call for a disturbance in the 500 block of St. Laurent Boulevard, between Brittany Drive and Montreal Road, at 9:25 p.m. Saturday.

A man was found at the scene with serious injuries and died from his injuries in hospital. The Ottawa Police Service identified the victim was Omar Jonathan Grant, 25, of Ottawa.

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A second victim, a man in his 30s, was found at the scene with a head injury and was taken to hospital in critical condition, according to paramedics.

On Monday, police announced Jacob Blanchard, 25, is facing a charge of second-degree murder and assault with a weapon.

A warrant has also been issued for a second person, 25-year-old Samuel Laurin-Gauvreau of Ottawa, on charges of second-degree murder and assault with a weapon.

Investigators have said they do not believe “there is any risk to the public at large.”

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 Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at www.crimestoppers.ca.