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Man found dead in Saint-Michel after possible fight

An investigation is underway after the body of a man in his 50s was found in Montreal's Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension borough. (Cosmo Santamaria/CTV News) An investigation is underway after the body of a man in his 50s was found in Montreal's Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension borough. (Cosmo Santamaria/CTV News)
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An investigation is underway after the body of a man in his 50s was found in Montreal's Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension borough late Wednesday night.

Montreal police (SPVM) received a 911 call at 8:20 p.m. about the incident on 10th Avenue near Louvain Street.

Officers say they have reason to believe the man was killed during a fight.

His death was declared onsite.

"One arrest was made during the night," said Caroline Chèvrefils, a spokesperson with Montreal police. "The investigators from the major crimes units are now in charge of the investigation."

A security perimeter has been set up to allow investigators and forensic technicians to analyze the scene.

The death is the 23rd homicide on the Montreal police territory.

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