Ottawa police have charged five men after a home invasion on Glynn Avenue early Friday morning.

Police say at about 4 a.m. four men went into a home in the 300 block of Glynn Avenue. The suspects allegedly forced a man into the basement and demanded cash.

The victim was injured during the incident. Police report him being struck with a gun and wounded with a knife.

Police were alerted by someone upstairs who was able to call 9-1-1. Another victim escaped and made it outside as police were arriving at the scene.

A man waiting outside in a stolen vehicle was taken into custody. Four other men were arrested after being found in the basement.

Police say they found a fully loaded handgun as well as crack cocaine and marijuana.

The following suspects face several charges:

  • Richard Ellis, 27 years old
  • Geovanni Ellis, 18 years old
  • Daoui Mousa, 23 years old
  • Dennis Hungwe, 29 years old
  • Christain Nkusi, 24 years old

Police say all the suspects are from Ottawa. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Guns and Gang Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5050.