Ottawa police identify father in deaths of 2 boys as homicide investigation continues

Ottawa police have identified the father of two young boys found dead in their home as 40-year-old Mohammed Al-Lami. Investigators believe Al-Lami caused the deaths of the children, aged seven and 12, who were discovered Monday at their Mandevilla Crescent residence. Al-Lami himself was found dead in the Kemptville, Ont., area.

Police are treating the case as a complex murder-suicide investigation that spans multiple locations in eastern Ontario. Officers responded to a wellness check at the Ottawa home Monday morning and found the two boys deceased. The Ontario Provincial Police are assisting in securing connected scenes, including a business fire in Iroquois and a vehicle fire in Kemptville.

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From the trauma and evidence I can clearly say it was a double homicide. We believe it was a double homicide-suicide.

Investigators discovered the body of an adult male, identified as the children's father, in the burned vehicle. Ottawa police Superintendent Jamie Dunlop stated that investigators believe the boys were brothers and that the incident was a double homicide-suicide. Authorities are working with the OPP to determine the sequence of events.

The Ottawa Police Service homicide unit confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, with several forensic examinations pending. Police acknowledged the community's desire for answers and pledged to provide further information once these processes are complete. They also offered resources for those struggling with the incident's impact.

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The Ottawa Police Service recognizes the community’s desire for answers and will provide further information when those processes have been completed. Incidents like this affect us all, and we acknowledge the shock and heartbreak many are experiencing as we work to understand what happened.