Shots fired in Southwest borough: Montreal police investigating
Montreal -
Montreal police are investigating after receiving several calls reporting gunshots in Montreal's Southwest borough.
At around 6:40 p.m., police received reports of gunfire near the intersection of Shannon and Wellington streets.
When police arrived, they found at least one bullet casing on the ground.
Investigators remained on the scene to determine the circumstances of the event.
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