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Daylight shooting in Rosemont leaves man in critical condition

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Daylight shooting in Rosemont leaves man in critical condition
WATCH: Warning: This video contains disturbing content. Discretion is advised. A man is in critical condition after he was shot in a vehicle Monday afternoon in Rosemont-LaPetite-Patrie, Que – May 14, 2018

Montreal police are investigating after a 39-year-old man was shot in broad daylight early Monday afternoon in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie.

The man was shot while he was sitting in a white Bentley convertible around 1:30 p.m.

Police spokesperson Julien Lévesque said the victim was transported to hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

Witnesses reported a suspect was seen fleeing the scene, he said. A weapon was also found nearby.

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A large security perimeter has been set up by police officers near the intersection of Garnier and Bélanger streets.

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