Key witness now main suspect in Montreal’s 11th homicide of 2018: Police

Montreal police confirmed Sunday afternoon that a 33-year-old man — a key witness in the city’s 11th homicide — is now the main suspect.

Police were called to an apartment building in Roxboro Saturday morning after gunshots were heard.

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When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered a 45-year-old man with gunshot wounds in the basement of the building, located at 1 Avenue North.

Despite efforts to revive the victim, he was declared dead at the scene.

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On Saturday, police said investigators were interviewing a man who was considered a key witness.

He is now in police custody and is scheduled to appear in court Monday morning.

Montreal police spokesperson Benoit Boiselle said he is expected to face first-degree murder charges.