Man Dead in Alta Vista Stabbing Identified as Raphael Atende

Fatal Stabbing in Alta Vista Claims Young Man's Life

A 21-year-old man, identified by authorities as Raphael Atende, died early Saturday morning following a stabbing incident in Ottawa's Alta Vista neighbourhood. The Ottawa Police Service confirmed Atende's death after he was found with stab wounds on Russell Road. Paramedics responded to the scene at approximately 12:32 a.m., finding the man in cardiac arrest in the 1700 block of Russell Road. He was transported to hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Police Launch Homicide Investigation

The Ottawa Police Service has initiated a homicide investigation into Atende's death, marking it as the 15th murder in the city this year. Homicide detectives and Ottawa Community Housing security were present at the scene throughout Saturday as part of the ongoing inquiry. Police have appealed to the public for any information related to the stabbing, urging individuals to contact the Ottawa Police Service at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493.

Community Impact and Prior Incidents

The incident occurred in an area also referred to as 'Russell Heights.' This fatal stabbing follows a separate incident in the same vicinity almost a week prior, on Thanksgiving Day, where reports of gunfire were investigated, though no injuries were reported in that earlier event. Residents of the Russell Heights area, described as a diverse family neighbourhood, have expressed anxiety following the latest violence.