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The 47-year-old man killed in Overbrook early Sunday was a devoted father who died trying to save his son from an unprovoked attack, say family members.

Steven Butler was at home when the family heard a commotion outside, his cousin, Cindy Ross, said Monday. Butler was stabbed after he rushed outside to protect his son Bradley, 22, who also received stab wounds to his abdomen, shoulder and face. He remained in hospital in intensive care, Ross said.

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Ottawa police say they responded to reports of a disturbance at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday outside 227 Whitton Cres., near the intersection of Vanier Parkway and Coventry Road, where they found Butler with a life-threatening stab wound to the chest. Butler was taken to hospital, where he died.

Police arrested several people in the area. On Monday, three people were formally charged via video link in Ottawa court.

Nick Vanasse, 19, was charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault. Braelen Stevens, 19, and Shawn Leblanc, 19, were also charged with aggravated assault.