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Montreal police investigate shooting in Côte-des-Neiges

Montreal police are investigating what is being described as an attempted murder in Côte-des-Neiges, after a 32-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting. Sunday, July 16, 2017. Courtesy TVA

Montreal police are investigating what is being described as an attempted murder in Côte-des-Neiges Sunday morning.

Police received a 911 call at 5 a.m. reporting gunshots and an injured man on Linton Avenue, near Decelles Avenue.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 32-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds.

“He was shot both on his upper and lower body,” SPVM spokesperson Manuel Couture said.

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The victim was rushed to hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

According to police, preliminary reports indicate the suspect shot the victim from inside a vehicle.

Couture confirmed the victim is known to police.

Investigators are at the scene and are trying to piece together the circumstances leading up to the shooting.

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