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Laval police investigate after teen bludgeoned to death

LAVAL – A 34-year-old man is in custody, accused of murdering a 19-year-old man with a hammer.

The body of the young victim was found at 1:45 a.m. on 20th Street and Sainte-Rose Boulevard between two houses.

It’s the latest in a series of random attacks that began at 7 p.m. Tuesday night.

The suspect reportedly began his rampage by attacking two people in Laval west, despite having no apparent motive.

WATCH: Raw footage as Laval police investigate the murder of a 19-year-old who died as a result of a hammer attack.

The 61-year-old man and 42-year-old woman suffered minor injuries to the head.

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He then allegedly went on to attack the 19-year-old, who died from his injuries.

Police said the suspect was arrested after he shattered a series of car windows and damaged the front window of a store not far from the murder scene.

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