The Ottawa Police Service is asking for public assistance to identify three men connected to a severe assault that left an unconscious victim in a ditch. According to police reports, patrol officers responded to an assault call on October 21, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of Palladium Drive and Huntmar Drive in Ottawa. Investigators believe the victim did not know the three individuals involved in the attack.
Description of the Three Suspects Released by Investigators
Police have released detailed physical descriptions and clothing notes for each of the three men sought in connection with the late-night incident.
The first suspect is described as a man in his 20s with short brown hair. During the incident, he wore a black baseball cap backward, a black hooded sweatshirt underneath a white Ottawa Senators jersey featuring number 11 (Alfredsson), black sweatpants, white and gray socks, and black sneakers.
The second suspect is described as a man in his 30s. Police state he wore a black baseball cap with a logo on the right side, a gray hooded sweatshirt under a black quilted jacket, blue jeans, and brown cowboy boots.
The third suspect is described as a man in his 20s with short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a white Ottawa Senators baseball cap with a black brim, a black Ottawa Senators “Heritage Classic” jersey bearing number 25 (Neil), light blue jeans, and light brown ankle boots.
Investigation and Community Appeal Details
Authorities found the victim unconscious in a roadside ditch when officers arrived at the Palladium Drive and Huntmar Drive area following the 10:30 p.m. emergency call. Detectives assigned to the Ottawa Police West Division Criminal Investigations Section are leading the inquiry.
Investigators urge anyone who witnessed the events or holds dashcam or home surveillance footage from the vicinity during that time frame to contact the West Division Criminal Investigations Section at 613-236-1222, extension 2666. Individuals wishing to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or submit tips online via Crime Stoppers. Residents can also consult community safety data through the Ottawa Police Community Safety Data Portal and register home security cameras to assist ongoing investigations through CAMSafe.
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