Arrests Made Related to Homicide of Ottawa Teen Found Dead in Booth Street Fire

Once the fire was extinguished, a deceased person was located in the property.

He was later identified as 17 year old Hussein Hamam.

The Ottawa Police Service's Homicide Unit is leading the investigation into Hamam's dealth with support from the Arson Unit.

The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has arrested two youths in connection with the July 19th Booth Street fire, which resulted in the death of 17-year-old Hussein Hamam.

The two youths, who cannot be named as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act, are each charged with the following:

• Manslaughter
• Arson causing bodily harm
• Possession of incendiary material

They are scheduled to appear in court on August 9.

The Homicide Unit wishes to thank the public for its assistance in this investigation. Homicide investigations are often complex and challenging, and the assistance of the community is necessary.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service 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.

Community members supported Hamam's family in their time by donating to a GoFundMe Campaign the is now closed.

According to his family, "Hussein was not just a brother to us; he was a brother to many people, a beacon of love, compassion, and unwavering faith."

There is also a Digital Memorial for Hamam where people can share memories here.