High School Assault – 2 Teens Arrested

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police East Criminal Investigation Section has charged two youth in relation to an assault with a weapon at Hillcrest High School yesterday morning that left two victims with serious injuries.

A 16-year-old male of Ottawa, has been charged with:

–          Aggravated assault

–          Assault with a weapon

–          Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public

A 15-year-old male of Ottawa, has been charged with:

–          Harassment by threatening conduct

–          Mischief 

The two other youths arrested yesterday have been released without charges pending further investigation.

None of the youths can be named as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Ottawa Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact the East Criminal Investigation Section at 613-236-1222, extension 3566.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.

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