Ottawa police seek public help identifying three assault suspects near Canadian Tire Centre
A victim was found unconscious in a ditch near Palladium Drive and Huntmar Drive around 10:30 p.m. on October 21, shortly after the Senators-Panthers game ended.
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Ottawa police are seeking the public's help identifying three men suspected of assaulting a stranger near the Canadian Tire Centre on October 21 at approximately 10:30 p.m.
The victim was found unconscious in a ditch near Palladium Drive and Huntmar Drive, shortly after the Ottawa Senators played the Florida Panthers that evening. The game ended just before 10 p.m. The victim did not know the assailants.
Police describe the first suspect as a white male in his 20s with short brown hair, wearing a black baseball cap worn backwards, black hoodie, white Ottawa Senators #11 Alfredsson jersey, black sweatpants, white socks, and grey and black running shoes. The second suspect is a white male in his 30s wearing a black baseball cap with a logo on the right side, grey hoodie, black puffer vest, blue jeans, and brown cowboy boots. The third suspect is a white male in his 20s with short brown hair, wearing a white Ottawa Senators baseball cap with black visor, black Ottawa Senators Heritage Classic #25 Neil jersey, light blue jeans, and light brown boots.
Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigations Section is requesting anyone with information about the suspects, witnesses to the assault, or surveillance or dash-camera footage from the area to contact 613-236-1222, ext. 2666.
What is the victim's condition since being found unconscious?
Have any charges been laid or are charges expected?
Do police believe this was targeted or a random assault?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
When and where was the assault victim found?
The victim was found unconscious in a ditch near Palladium Drive and Huntmar Drive on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at approximately 10:30 p.m., shortly after the Ottawa Senators-Florida Panthers game ended.
How many suspects are police looking for?
Ottawa police are seeking to identify three men suspected of assaulting the victim near the Canadian Tire Centre.
What should someone do if they have information about the assault?
Anyone with information about the suspects, witnesses to the assault, or surveillance or dash-camera footage from the area should contact Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigations Section at 613-236-1222, ext. 2666.
