The Ottawa Police Major Crime Unit is releasing images of a person of interest in the August 23, 2014 murder investigation of Jabeir Jemmie and asking for this person to come forward and speak with the investigators.
The person of interest is described as a Black male, in his early 20s, approximately 6’, with very short black hair.
“The investigation has been working on the tedious and detailed process of identifying and speaking to everyone who has information about the incident or were there that night on Elgin Street,” said Sgt. Richard Dugal, Major Crime Unit. “The male in these images was in the bar at the same time as the victim. He left shortly before the murder. We need to speak with this individual and we are asking for him to contact us. We are also asking anyone who has information about him from the bar or the area that night to contact our investigators.”
“This investigation is very much ongoing and it is only a matter of time before the person responsible for the stabbing is identified” added Sgt. Richard Dugal.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Ottawa Police Major Crime Unit at 613-236-1222 ext 5493.
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