St. Joseph Blvd fire and stabbing investigation

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Major Crime Section continues to investigate a stabbing and a fire at a St. Joseph Blvd. address.

Emergency crews were called to the 3200 block of St. Joseph Blvd. at about 7:30 a.m. on Sunday after reports of a fire and a stabbing of a woman.

A woman was assisted out of the residence by Ottawa Firefighters and was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Firefighters also located and rescued a man from inside the residence.

The man, who was unconscious, suffered serious smoke inhalation injuries and has been transferred to a Toronto-area hospital.

A firefighter was also injured in the attempt to get the fire under control.

The investigation continues.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Ottawa Police’s Major Crime Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.

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