Published May 10, 2024 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 1 minute read
Ottawa police were at a residence on Birch Ave. in Manor Park after a 53-year-old man was killed in a shooting April 19. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Ottawa police have charged a 20-year-old Ottawa man with second degree murder in connection with the April 19 shooting death of a man in the Manor Park district.
Tristan Ethier, of Ottawa, is scheduled to appear in court Friday.
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In a release, police said investigators believe the killing occurred after a struggle during the robbery of a weekly basement poker game at a residence on Birch Avenue.
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Police said they are still attempting to identify a second suspect involved in the alleged incident in the company of Ethier.
The suspect is described as Caucasian, about six feet one inch to six feet two inches (185-188 cm) tall, weighing about 189 pounds (86kg) wearing dark clothing and a mask.
Police identified the victim as Kevin Willington, 53, of Ottawa. This newspaper has learned that Willington was a visitor to the home on Birch Avenue.
Investigators believe the murder happened during a robbery of a weekly basement poker game after a struggle.
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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