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Police say ‘unique’ firearm used in Ottawa homicide
Ottawa police are looking for anyone with information about a unique weapon they believe was used in the shooting death of Manyok Akol in January.Ottawa police are asking for information about this firearm in relation to the Jan. 8 shooting death of Manyok Akol on Gilmour Street. (Ottawa Police Service)Ottawa police are looking for anyone…
Ottawa police are looking for anyone with information about a unique weapon they believe was used in the shooting death of Manyok Akol in January.
Ottawa police are looking for anyone with information about a unique weapon they believe was used in the shooting death of Manyok Akol in January.
Akol, 18, was gunned down while he slept on the morning of Jan. 8 at an Airbnb on Gilmour Street. Two other adults were also shot, while a 15-year-old boy was taken to CHEO at the time.
Police are searching for anyone who may have information about a handgun with a suppressor — also known as a silencer — attached.
Police told CBC News those types of weapons are not common.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa police homicide unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493.
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