Man dead after daylight stabbing in Vanier

Ottawa police are investigating a homicide after aman in his 20s died following a daylight stabbing inVanier Thursday.

Ottawa police were called to the area of Montreal Road and BginStreet at 3:23 p.m. for what was initially a medical call.

Once paramedics arrived, they found a man who had sustained life-threatening stab wounds. He was sent to hospitalin critical condition.

Shortly after, paramedics confirmed the victim had been pronounced dead in hospital.

The Ottawa police major crime unit is investigating the fatal stabbing, which is the city's second homicide of the year.

Ottawa police have closed Montreal Road from MarierAvenue to BginStreet. BginStreet is closed from Montreal Road to Lvis Avenue.