Man, 52, shot and injured in the West Island
A 52-year-old man was injured on May 26, 2023 after an early morning shooting in Pointe-Claire, in Montreal's West Island. (CTV News/Cosmo Santamaria)
Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating after a man was shot and injured early Friday morning in Pointe-Claire, in the West Island.
Around 1:15 a.m., a conflict broke out between a group of people at the intersection of Donegani and King Avenues. At least one gunshot was fired and the suspects fled before police arrived.
The victim, a 52-year-old man, was transported to hospital where authorities do not fear for his life.
A security perimeter was established and SPVM investigators will interview witnesses and check security footage to gather more information on the event.
No arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.
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