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Jul 3, 2026
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Ottawa police rescue woman held hostage for more than 14 hours
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Ottawa police rescue woman held hostage for more than 14 hours
By Prisha Dev Global News
Posted July 3, 2026 10:25 am
1 min read
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An Ottawa Police Service cruiser is parked at a scene in downtown Ottawa. Sean Kilpatrick/ CP
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A hostage-taking that prompted a massive police response in an Ottawa neighbourhood has ended after a more than 14-hour standoff.
Officers were called Thursday …
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