Man charged in Ottawa's 8th homicide of 2021
Ottawa police have charged a 37-year-old man with manslaughter after an alleged assault in Vanier. This is the city’s eighth homicide of 2021.
William Brown, 37, charged with manslaughter after victim died from injuries
UPDATE | On June 27, 2023, William Brown was found guilty of manslaughter. He will be sentenced at a later date.
Ottawa police have charged a man with manslaughter in the city's eighth homicide of 2021.
Police say William Brown, 37, of Ottawa was originally charged with aggravated assault connected to a beating on May 4 on Carillon Street in Vanier.
On Tuesday, just over one month later, the victim died from injuries suffered in the alleged assault, police said.
Police have identified the victim as Mikael Arjani, 34, of Ottawa. Brown's charge has now been upgraded to manslaughter.
Police continue to investigate and ask anyone with information to contact the homicide unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5493.