'We came to Canada to find peace': Family mourns death of 20-year-old in Lowertown shooting
Ottawa police have identified the victim of the city's 10th homicide of 2021 as a 20-year-old man.
L. Ndongozi Nkuzimana, also known as Tyson Loris or Tyson Ndongozi, and another 20-year-old were shot late Sunday night. Ndongozi later died. The second man is in stable condition.
Police found the two victims in the area of Jules Morin Park in Lowertown, near York Street and Beausoleil Drive, at around 11:54 p.m. Sunday.
Evidence markers could be seen at the nearby basketball court outside St. Anne Catholic Elementary School.
Tyson's father Jooris told CTV News Ottawa his son left home Sunday night to play basketball with friends.
"We came to Canada to find peace," he said. "But we arrived in Canada and they continue to shoot. So what can I say?"
The family came to Canada from Burundi, an east African nation that saw civil war for many years and an eruption in militia violence about six years ago.
"That's why we came here. We want to know exactly what happened. Who killed our son?" Asked Tyson's uncle Donatien Dondogori.
Police are now looking for suspects who were seen running away from the area. Monday afternoon, they released images of two so-called "persons of interest" in this case.
Ottawa police are asking for help identifying these two individuals, identified as "persons of interest" in the July 4, 2021 homicide of 20-year-old L. Ndongozi Nkuzimana, a.k.a. Tyson Loris, in Lowertown. (Image provided by Ottawa Police Service)
Investigators are also asking people who live or work in the area bounded by Rideau Street, Coburg Street, Murray Street and Nelson Street to check their home surveillance equipment or their dashboard cameras for any suspicious activity between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5493.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.
Vigil planned Tuesday
There will be a vigil at Jules Morin Park, near the site of the shooting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to mourn Tyson Ndongozi's death and to honour his life, organized by members of the Burundian community in Ottawa.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
BREAKING Iran fires air defence batteries in provinces as explosions heard near Isfahan
Iran fired air defence batteries early Friday morning after reports of explosions near a major airbase at the city of Isfahan, the state-run IRNA news agency reported.
American millionaire Jonathan Lehrer denied bail after being charged with killing Canadian couple
American millionaire Jonathan Lehrer, one of two men charged in the killings of a Canadian couple in Dominica, has been denied bail.
Nearly half of China's major cities are sinking, researchers say
Nearly half of China's major cities are suffering 'moderate to severe' levels of subsidence, putting millions at risk of flooding especially as sea levels rise.
Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a U.S. resident
Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is now a U.S. resident.
Judge says 'no evidence fully supports' murder case against Umar Zameer as jury starts deliberations
The judge presiding over the trial of a man accused of fatally running over a Toronto police officer is telling jurors the possible verdicts they may reach based on the evidence in the case.
Health Canada to change sperm donor screening rules for men who have sex with men
Health Canada will change its longstanding policy restricting gay and bisexual men from donating to sperm banks in Canada, CTV News has learned. The federal health agency has adopted a revised directive removing the ban on gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, effective May 8.
Colin Jost names one celebrity who is great at hosting 'Saturday Night Live'
Colin Jost, who co-anchors Saturday Night Live's 'Weekend Update,' revealed who he thinks is one of the best hosts on the show.
Sports columnist apologizes for 'oafish' comments directed at Caitlin Clark. The controversy isn't over
A male columnist has apologized for a cringeworthy moment during former University of Iowa superstar and college basketball's highest scorer Caitlin Clark's first news conference as an Indiana Fever player.
'Shopaholic' author Sophie Kinsella reveals brain cancer diagnosis
Sophie Kinsella, the best-selling author behind the 'Shopaholic' book series, has revealed that she is receiving treatment for brain cancer.