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CBC
4 hours ago
- CBC
19-year-old dies after shooting in Montréal-Nord
A 19-year-old who was shot in the borough of Montréal-Nord on Friday night has died. The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) says it is the 18th homicide on Montreal police territory since the start of 2025. The incident is being investigated by the SPVM's major crimes unit. Police received a call around 9:15 p.m. on Friday about a person who was injured by at least one bullet at the intersection of Maurice-Duplessis Boulevard and Matte Avenue. They found the victim on the ground at the scene, SPVM spokesperson Caroline Chèvrefils said. The young man was injured in the upper body and was in critical condition when he was taken to hospital, where he succumbed to injuries overnight. According to preliminary information, someone fired a gun in the victim's direction while he was in a vehicle, then ran away before police arrived. Police set up a security perimeter at the scene for investigators and met with witnesses. As of Saturday morning, police have not arrested anyone, Chèvrefils said.
CTV News
6 hours ago
- CTV News
19-year-old man shot dead in Montreal North: 18th murder victim on the island in 2025
The 19-year-old man who was shot and wounded on Friday evening in the borough of Montreal North has succumbed to his injuries. Montreal police (SPVM) confirmed that it is the 18th murder on its territory since the beginning of the year and that the investigation has been assigned to the SPVM's Major Crimes Unit. Police were called to the scene at around 9:15 p.m. on Friday, near the intersection of Maurice-Duplessis Boulevard and Matte Avenue, where a person had been hit by at least one bullet. Upon arrival, they found the victim on the ground, explained SPVM spokesperson Caroline Chèvrefils. The young man, who had been shot in the upper body, was in critical condition when he was transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries during the night. According to initial reports, a suspect fired at the victim while he was in a vehicle. The suspect fled on foot before the police arrived. No arrests had been made as of Saturday morning, Chèvrefils said. A security perimeter was set up to protect the scene for investigators and forensic technicians. Witnesses to the incident were also interviewed by police. This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on June 28, 2025.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Man found dead in tent in Montreal
An SPVM police shoulder patch is seen on an officer in Montreal, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi) Montreal police (SPVM) is investigating after a man was found dead in a tent in the Ville-Marie borough. The force says it received a call at 1 p.m. Wednesday about a body near the intersection of Larivière and Dufresne streets. Once on site, officers found the man inside a tent on a vacant lot near Parc Walter-Stewart. His identity remains unknown. A security perimeter has been established to allow investigators to understand the circumstances surrounding the death. The force says there is no reason to suggest foul play was involved. The file has been transferred to the coroner's office.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Shooting in Angrignon Park leaves one injured
An SPVM police vehicle is seen in Montreal, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi A 21-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting at Angrignon Park. Montreal police received a 911 call at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday about the incident. When officers arrived on site, they located the victim in a car park with serious injuries to his upper body. He was taken to hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The force says the suspect or suspects fled the scene in a vehicle. An investigation is underway after a bullet casing was found on the ground. – This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on June 25, 2024.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Montreal police cracking down on stolen car network in ‘major' operation
SPVM police vehicles are seen in Montreal, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi Montreal police (SPVM) said they are expecting to make several arrests in a 'major' investigation in relation to stolen vehicles on Wednesday. Police say they are collaborating with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and searches are being carried out in Laval, the Island of Montreal and in Rosemère. According to the SPVM, nearly 100 officers are involved in the raids, which are 'the result of an investigation targeting an organized and structured criminal network involved in the export of stolen motor vehicles.' Police also received help from other forces, including Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), York Regional Police, Interpol, and Équité Association. The SPVM said they will provide an update on the raids later on Wednesday. This is a developing story that will be updated.
