Two men were killed in two separate shootings Tuesday night in Montreal.
The first incident happened at 21:45 in the Saint Laurent district.
The Montreal police (SPVM) were called to the intersection of Jules-Poitras and Deguire avenues near Roman-Zytynsky Park.
“Once on scene, police found the victim shot and wounded in the upper body,” said Gabriela Joaquim, spokeswoman for the Montreal police. “The victim died on the spot.
No arrests have been made.
Montreal police are investigating a shooting in Ahuntsic-Cartierville. (Cosmo Santamaria/CTV News)
A short time later, at 10:50 p.m., officers were called to a shooting in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville neighborhood.
When police arrived at the intersection of Sauvé Ouest and Meilleur streets, near Saint-Benoît Park, they found a man lying on the ground.
“His death was confirmed at the scene,” Joakim said. “So far, no arrests have been made.
Police say they have reason to believe the two incidents are related.
Security perimeters were set up at both crime scenes to allow investigators to search the areas.
Joachim confirmed that the two deaths are the 16th and 17th homicides in the area monitored by Montreal police.
Add Comment