Just after 1 a.m. this morning Ottawa police responded to a call of gunshots in the area of Charleston Street in the Barrhaven area.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a man with multiple gunshot wounds and was immediately transported to hospital where he died a short time later.
The area around Charleston St. has been blocked off so the Major Crime Unit can investigate.
No arrests have been made. If you have any information about this incident please call the Ottawa Police Major Crime Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5493.