Gunshots in Old Montreal; police discover man, 31, seriously injured
Gunshots in Old Montreal; police discover man, 31, seriously injured
The Montreal Police logo is seen on a police car in Montreal on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
A 31-year-old man was seriously injured Saturday night following gunfire in Old Montreal.
Montreal police (SPVM) were called to Place Jacques-Cartier in the Ville-Marie borough around 7:55 p.m. after multiple people called 911 reporting gunshots and an injured man.
When police arrived, they discovered the man, who was severely injured to his upper body.
The 31-year-old was conscious during his transport to hospital. The SPVM is waiting for a report on his state of health. The exact nature of his injuries is unclear.
A perimeter was established while investigators gathered more information on the event.
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The Montreal Police logo is seen on a police car in Montreal on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
