A Canada-wide warrant has been issued in relation to Thursday's stabbing death in the east end.
Ottawa Police say 23-year-old Awale Hussein is wanted on a charge of second degree murder.
Hussein believed to be in the Ottawa area.
Police warn he may be armed and dangerous.
24-year-old Brian Boucher was found with stab wounds on Joseph Cyr St. near St. Laurent Blvd. early Thursday morning.
He died in hospital.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Hussein are asked to c all 911 or the Major Crime Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493.