Victim of Oct. 15 shooting in Centretown dies in hospital

Ottawa police investigate a shooting at a home on Somerset Street West. Oct. 15, 2025. (Dave Charbonneau/CTV News Ottawa)

The Ottawa Police Service says a man who was shot in Centretown earlier this month has died, and his death is considered a homicide.

Police were called to Somerset Street West near Kent Street at around 1:35 a.m. on Oct. 15, where a man was found with a gunshot wound. He was transported to hospital in critical condition.

In a news release Monday, police said the man died of his injuries on Oct. 24. He was identified as Nelson Getson, 38.

This is Ottawa’s 17th homicide of 2025, police said.

Police did not announce any suspects or arrests in the case on Monday but said there is no further risk to public safety.

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 crimestoppers.ca.

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