A man is in critical condition and fighting for his life after a shooting in Brossard early Monday.
According to Longueuil police, shots rang out outside a motel along Taschereau Boulevard just after 1 a.m.
The man in his 40s was struck in his upper body, according to Mélanie Mercille, spokesperson for Longueuil police.
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A bullet impact can be seen on the exterior door of the ground-floor motel room.
Police say multiple shell casings were found at the scene.
Authorities say the victim, who is known to police, is fighting for his life.
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Mercille says investigators will be surveying security footage to help identify the vehicle.
Multiple suspects are said to have fled the scene in a car, driving towards Highway 10.
Investigators say it is still too early to know the motive behind the shooting.
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