A teenager was rushed to hospital Wednesday afternoon after being pushed through the front window of 3 Brothers Shawarma & Poutine on Carling Avenue during a street altercation, according to a post from Instagram account @613trending.
According to the account, the teen allegedly threw a rock at another person before being pushed through the restaurant's window during the confrontation. Paramedics arrived and transported the teen to hospital, where they were said to be in serious but stable condition.
Ottawa police are investigating the incident, and as of Thursday no arrests had been announced. The force has not released further details on the individuals involved or what led up to the altercation.
Where it happened
Carling Avenue is one of Ottawa's busier commercial corridors, lined with restaurants, strip malls and apartment buildings between the Civic Hospital area and points west toward Bayshore. 3 Brothers Shawarma & Poutine is a small, independently run spot along that stretch, the kind of neighbourhood restaurant that sees steady foot traffic through the afternoon and evening.
A broken storefront window in the middle of the day is the sort of incident that tends to rattle a commercial strip, and neighbours and regulars in the area will likely be watching for updates as police continue to look into what happened.
What we still don't know
Details remain limited at this stage. It isn't yet clear what sparked the altercation, whether the teen and the other person involved knew each other, or whether the rock-throwing allegation will factor into any charges. Ottawa police have not said whether they're seeking witnesses, though anyone who saw the incident or has information would typically be asked to contact investigators directly rather than through social media.
Ottown will update this story if Ottawa police release further information, including any arrests or details on the teen's condition.
The reporting on this incident was first shared by Instagram account @613trending, citing a report from Reddit user u/SignatureBright6369.
Source: @613trending on Instagram
