'I will kill everyone around you': Threat to ex by father in double-murder suicide emerges

Mohammed Al-Lami is believed to have killed his two sons in south Ottawa, police say Kristy Nease · CBC News · Posted: Jul 02, 2026 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago Play article Estimated 9 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Ottawa police have named Mohammed Al-Lami, 40, as the man who is believed to have killed his seven- and 12-year-old sons before dying . (Facebook) WARNING: This story contains details of intimate partner violence. Police have identified the man who is believed to have killed his seven- and 12-year-old sons in his south Ottawa home and firebombed his dental practice in a nearby village before dying a vehicle fire on Monday, as details of his threat to cause bodily harm to his ex-wife come to light. CBC News had earlier learned that Mohammed Al-Lami, 40, was currently on active probation for threatening to cause bodily harm to his ex-wife, the mother of the boys, in 2024, according to Ottawa court records. CBC has now obtained Ontario Court of Justice recordings of his short trial in February and the decision and sentence in April, in which the judge read excerpts from the emailed threat. We don't have any evidence about remorse, we don't have any evidence about insight, [and there's been] no acceptance of responsibility, so I just have a concern in terms of future conduct.- Assistant Crown prosecutor David Rodgers, on April 10 Ottawa police said in a news release late Thursday afternoon that they are supporting the boys' mother "as she grieves this unimaginable loss," and out of respect for her wishes and her family’s privacy, the names of her children will not be released. The force "recognizes the community's desire for answers" but forensic examinations and other investigative actions are ongoing, and further information will be provided when they're done. "Incidents like this affect us all, and we acknowledge the shock and heartbreak many are experiencing as we work to understand what happened. Please check in on one another. If you or someone you know is struggling, consider reaching out to family, friends, a trusted community member, local support organizations, or professional services in your area. You do not have to navigate this alone," the release stated. Two Ottawa police officers walk out of the backyard area of the row of townhouses where Al-Lami lived in south Ottawa's Findlay Creek neighbourhood on Monday. (Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press) 'I will make you a worldwide story' As CBC News earlier reported, Al-Lami was charged in 2024 with threatening to cause bodily harm to his ex and her current partner in an email he sent his ex on Jan. 21, 2024.