Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in Byward Market stabbing
Police have charged a man with second-degree murder in a fatal stabbing that happened in the Byward Market on Thursday night.
Ottawa man accused of killing Stephen Pedicelli of Montreal
Ottawa Police have charged a man with second-degree murder in a fatal stabbing that happened in the Byward Market on Thursday night.
Jean Paul Theragene, 31, of Ottawa appeared in court on Friday. He's accused of murdering 45-year-old Stephen Pedicelli of Montreal.
Emergency crews were called to an area roughly between Dalhousie Street and King Edward Avenue after 10:30 p.m., according to police and paramedics.
Pedicelli was found stabbed and taken to hospital in life-threatening condition, paramedics said.
Police later confirmed he died from his injuries.
The investigation continues.