A man was shot and killed in Île Perrot, Que. around 8:30 p.m. Sunday after Sûreté du Québec (SQ) responded to a distress call.
According to the Bureau des Enquêtes Indépendantes (BEI), the SQ had traced a phone call from a man threatening suicide.
Get breaking National news
For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
When police arrived, it’s alleged the man charged at them with a knife.
Several shots were fired, and the man later died of his injuries.
The incident is currently under investigation by the bureau.
Comments