Ottawa homicide detectives are investigating after a man died after being discovered badly wounded on St. Laurent Road in the city’s east end early Thursday.

First responders were called to the scene between Brittany Drive and Montreal Road, just before 7 a.m.

Paramedics found the man suffering from apparent stab wounds before taking him to hospital, where he was declared deceased.

Police said the investigation is continuing.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service homicide unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493.

St. Laurent Boulevard was closed between Montreal Road and Brittany Drive while police investigated.

The killing marks the city’s first homicide since late spring.

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