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Ottawa police have charged two men in connection with a shooting in the ByWard Market on Oct. 2.

Ayanle Siad, 28, and Edgar Casseus, 31, have been charged with multiple offences included attempted murder and possession of a weapon, Ottawa police said in a statement Tuesday.

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Casseus was held in custody pending a hearing scheduled for Tuesday.

Siad’s hearing was scheduled for Oct. 20.

A 27-year-old male was treated for gunshot wounds as a result of the shooting on George Street earlier this monththat had the victim listed in critical condition.

Ottawa police said they could not confirm whether the 27-year-old has been released from hospital.