Scooters And One Wheels

In response to the police, there have been deadly knife wounds within the dispute between the motive force and the e-scooter driver

Ottawa police are looking for anyone who witnessed a downtown row Monday night between e-scooter drivers and the driver of a black Volkswagen that stabbed 19-year-old Eric Hewer.

Police say homicide investigators want more details on an altercation between three people who drive e-scooters and the driver that took place around 8:40 p.m. Monday.

The officers were called to the intersection of Albert and Metcalfe Streets, where they found two men with stab wounds.

Both men were taken to the hospital, where Hewer was later pronounced dead. The second victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The victims were part of a group from Cape Breton, NS who worked in Ottawa for IMI, a mechanical installation company that is building an Amazon distribution center, according to friends and family who spoke to CBC.

According to the police, the investigators have identified everyone involved in the dispute, but have not released any further information.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Homicide at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493 or Crime Stoppers.

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