Co-accused Abdullahi "Avon" Osman — the man who has now dodged two first-degree murder trials — remained in custody because of an outstanding warrant. "It is most unfortunate that this double homicide and attempt murder case will not be tried on its merits. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)Non-disclosure protected victims' privacy: policeThe lead investigator in the case, Ottawa police Sgt. "And so, it's upsetting that two people are walking away from first-degree murder accusations for that reason." Osman charged last decadeOsman was earlier accused of first-degree murder in the shooting death of 27-year-old Yusuf Ibrahim in 2015.

Source: CBC News January 10, 2026 12:00 UTC