Montrealers gather to remember 17-year-old Amir Benayad, who was shot and killed in Le Plateau
Montrealers gathered Sunday to honour the life of 17-year-old Amir Benayad, who was shot and killed in the Plateau neighbourhood on Thursday.
Those present denounced the violence, and called for more action against firearms in the city.
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