Police in Ottawa and Quebec are investigating a pair of suspicious deaths believed to be connected in Ottawa and western Quebec. In a news release, Ottawa police say Sûreté du Québec (SQ) officers responded to a single-vehicle collision east of Highway 50 near Papineauville, Que. shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday. A person was located inside the vehicle with injuries “considered suspicious in nature.” The person was transported to hospital and died shortly after, police say. As officers investigated, the SQ requested assistance from Ottawa police. Officers went to a home in the 200 block of Guigues Avenue in Lowertown at 11:09 a.m. on Saturday where a second person was found dead. Ottawa paramedics previously told CTV News Ottawa the victim in the home was a woman but did not provide further details. Police say the identities of the individuals are not being released at this time, pending next of kin notifications. Police did not say how the victims are connected. “Residents may notice an increased police presence in the area as investigators continue to gather evidence and speak with potential witnesses,” police say. Police add there is no ongoing threat to public safety. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa police’s homicide unit.
